{"id":4057,"date":"2017-01-11T11:23:13","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T17:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=4057"},"modified":"2017-01-11T11:23:13","modified_gmt":"2017-01-11T17:23:13","slug":"finding-a-new-home-that-fits-your-lifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/finding-a-new-home-that-fits-your-lifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding a New Home That Fits Your Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you shop for a new home, what do you look for? A livable floor plan comes to mind, but what does that really mean? It&#8217;s different for different people. The features you prioritize in a floor plan will depend on your lifestyle and your priorities. Here are some examples to get your thoughts moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n<h2>Families with small children<\/h2>\n<p>If you have small children, your floor plan wants and needs may be different than before you added little members to your family. Consider these conveniences:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Upstairs laundry room:<\/strong> Having your laundry room near your bedrooms will cut down on the time it takes to transport loads of clothing and put them away.<br \/>\n<strong>Open great room:<\/strong> Being able to keep an eye on the little ones playing while you prepare meals can give you peace of mind.<br \/>\n<strong>Bedroom layout:<\/strong> While later in life you may want a secluded master suite, parents of very young children may prefer to keep them close for midnight feedings and check-ins.<br \/>\n<strong>Walk-in pantry:<\/strong> Buying in bulk from a buyer\u2019s club store? Make sure you have the space to house your big boxes of breakfast cereal and baby formula.<\/p>\n<h2>Entertainers<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you have people over for the game every weekend or frequent dinner parties, you\u2019ll want to make sure your new home can accommodate those gatherings comfortably, rain or shine.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Open kitchen:<\/strong> If you entertain a lot, you don\u2019t want to be stuck away in a kitchen preparing food while everyone else mixes and mingles. A kitchen that opens into a great room will allow you to be part of the conversation without burning the souffl\u00e9.<br \/>\n<strong>Butler\u2019s pantry:<\/strong> A butler\u2019s pantry is a must for the serious entertainer. You can use it to set out a large buffet. Plus, the cabinets are the perfect storage spot for platters and extra wine glasses.<br \/>\n<strong>Indoor\/outdoor options:<\/strong> Host a lot of barbeques or summer parties? Make sure the flow from your great room to the outdoors is seamless. An extended patio may be in order! Multi-slide patio doors will even let you open up the entire wall to let the outdoors in.<\/p>\n<h2>Multi-generational families<\/h2>\n<p>Are your adult parents or college-age kids living with you? What you are looking for in a floor plan at this time in your life may differ tremendously from just a few years earlier. Check out these exciting features!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Separate guest suite:<\/strong> Many floor plans offer a separate suite on the main level with a private entrance, bathroom and laundry facilities. These provide the privacy of a separate living area conveniently under the same roof.<br \/>\n<strong>Main-floor master suite:<\/strong> If you\u2019re living with an older parent who needs privacy, a home with two master suites is another great option. Look for floor plans with a master suite on both the main and second floors.<br \/>\n<strong>Private bedroom layout:<\/strong> Even if the home you love doesn\u2019t have two master suites, consider a layout with the master suite located in a separate area from the other bedrooms, providing privacy for every generation in the house!<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t see your lifestyle mentioned above? No problem. Make a list of priorities and browse the floor plans at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RichmondAmerican.com<\/a> to search for features that are right for you.<\/p>\n<h3>AND GET OUR FREE GUIDE!<\/h3>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/Campaigns\/22\/\">How to Choose the Right Floor Plan for Your Lifestyle<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you shop for a new home, what do you look for? A livable floor plan comes to mind, but what does that really mean? 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