Cost balancing can maximize a homebuyer’s budget to make the most of small floor plans with stylish design solutions at an affordable price, says Housing Design Matters. Eliminating formal rooms can open up additional space for casual and connected living areas, and simple design solutions like adding seating to the kitchen island can save room and money in a buyer’s budget.
Flex rooms allow homeowners to accommodate any and every lifestyle change with a range of possibilities for lounge areas, office spaces, and spare bedrooms.
Now more than ever in our work from home lifestyle, buyers need flexibility. It’s time to think beyond just the number of bedrooms. Give them a flex room and let them decide what use works best for their current lifestyle. Done right, a great flex room will adapt as homeowners’ lives and needs evolve.
As we look for ways to reduce costs, we need to be careful as not to sacrifice good design in the process. That is why we as designers have to be thoughtful in how we balance the two.
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