Everyone wants to live in their dream home. Whether than means something big or small and modern or classic, we have a plan for everybody. With these simple tips and tricks you can learn how to make your house a home and enjoy your time there regardless of if it’s a starter or forever property. Stay or sell, your home will have tons more value thanks to these easy additions. A win-win all around!
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So much of making your home feel tailored to you is about the little details and finishing touches. To help you better visualize these tips, we’ve chosen to showcase some of our exclusive houses. With award-winning style and unbeatable prices, these plans appeal to buyers all across the country. Check out our entire collection of America’s Choice Home Plans for even more inspiration. And who knows, you might just find one you fall in love with!
It All Starts with the Exterior
The first tip for learning how to make your house a home begins with the first thing you and your visitors will see upon arrival: the exterior. Many are tired of seeing the cookie-cutter homes that seem to pop up in every new subdivision. Boxy lines and cheap finishes don’t exactly scream “curb appeal.” Instead, we encourage you to opt for a few easy upgrades to create a gorgeous facade.
2,531 Square Feet, 3 Beds, 3.1 Baths
There are so many ways to upgrade or customize your home’s exterior, but here are a couple of our favorites:
- The Front Door: As the feature that welcomes you and any visitors in, the front door can be a huge statement piece. Don’t overlook it! Avoid the bland builder-grade options and consider the wide array of doors available from Therma-Tru®. Not only can they help create a grand entrance, but they have tons of options that allow you to design a truly unique look. Add a pop of color or some decorative glass for an easy and impactful way to upgrade your house.
- The Garage Door: Speaking of easy-to-upgrade places that many overlook, the garage door might just be the biggest. Don’t let all that visual real estate go to waste! Clopay® has you covered with stunning garage doors made to complement all kinds of architecture. If you’ve never seen a truly fitting garage door, you might not know how much of a difference it can make for curb appeal. Explore some before and after comparisons to get an idea!
First impressions matter. Don’t you want a home that you and your guests will love on sight? Having the look and feel of a custom home doesn’t have to break the bank, so put your money behind an exterior upgrade or two to improve your curb appeal.
Features, Finishes, and the Perfect Lighting
Your home’s style doesn’t stop at the exterior. We encourage you to enhance your plan’s design throughout. It could be as easy as changing some faucets and lighting features. Or you might want to upgrade appliances to have the full “smart home” convenience. It could even be as easy as a coat of paint and some trendy furniture. No matter what you want to do, we can help provide ideas!
3,429 Square Feet, 4 Bedrooms, 4.1 Bathrooms
Don’t feel overwhelmed by the array of home styles and features out there. We encourage you to make a list to simplify the process. What do you like? What don’t you like? Anything you need to have? What about a few luxuries, if they fit into your budget? Once you have it all written down, try our Advanced Search to narrow our collections down to the homes that check all your boxes.
Take a look at the finer details of THD-8707 (above and below). From the Whirlpool® appliances full of features in the kitchen to the stunning natural lighting in the family room thanks to VELUX® skylights, you can see how easy it is to customize a home with amazing results. Take the time to find products that can make your home feel even more perfect for you!
Some Overlooked but Equally Important Areas
A big part of learning how to make your house a home is figuring out that it doesn’t have to involve big overhauls. Look into incremental upgrades instead. In fact, we’ve seen some of our neatest builds come together room by room. So, could the living space or a bedroom use anything in particular? It could be as simple as built-in cabinetry in the bonus room or a fresh coat of paint and a new mirror in the powder room. Or it could involve upgrades that you should plan for before you build to save time and expense later.
Many customers ask us to help create a spa-style oasis for their master bath. The bathroom is where some of the neatest tech and most unique additions can be found, but that doesn’t mean all bathrooms are ready for all fixtures. Ensure you get the most out of your bathroom by installing a hot water heater that can meet your demand. Rheem® offers a variety of efficient tank and tankless hot water heaters to serve all families?you’ll never run out of hot water in the tub again!
By now we hope you see just how easy it is to make your house a home. It’s not about shelling out tons of money or living in an endless renovation project. It’s about finding ways to make your home embody your personality. If you’ve enjoyed any of these tips or want to learn more, sign up for our newsletters for more industry insights. We are always happy to help!
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Christine Cooney
Christine has over a decade of experience as a house plan and floor plan expert. Outside of providing her expertise to customers to help them find and build their dream homes, her passion and knowledge of the home building industry allows Christine to guide families and builders through all of the important steps from finding plans to building custom homes that meet the expectations of today’s new home owner. Christine’s years of knowledge of the diverse trends and needs of the modern homeowner has made her into an authoritative and trusted voice in the online house plan community.