Choosing The Best Floor Plan For Your Family
When it comes to buying a home, picking the right layout can make all the difference.
There’s nothing more overwhelming than trying to pick the perfect home floor plan. At Llano Real Estate Group, we’ve seen (and heard) it all at showings or when discussing home builds. Consider this back and forth conversation between spouses we may or may not have heard recently...
“I really like that wide-open floor plan that lets me see everything going on.”
“Yeah… but I love having that traditional look and feel of each room having a purpose.”
“But what if we just knocked down a wall?”
“Or put one up?”
“But where would the kid’s rooms be?”
“As far away from us as possible!”
We get it. Picking out a floor plan is almost as difficult as picking your favorite child. You may even land on a compromise that the whole family loves – only to discover a brand new style that you love even more the next day!
At Llano Real Estate Group, our team of real estate agents and home buying experts work hard to make the home buying experience as stress-free as possible. While we can’t promise you and your family will agree on everything, we can help make the process a bit easier.
5 Most Important Aspects Of A Floor Plan
So, what are the most important aspects of picking a floor plan? While most homeowners would say price and location are the most essential factors in real estate, we think there are a few more important ones to think about.
When considering the type of home you may want to buy or build, taking into account the following factors can make the decision-making process less stressful by narrowing down the possible options:
Lifestyle: You want your home to be an extension of your family’s lifestyle and passions.
Space. Depending on how big your family is, you may need more space. This includes both those who live in your home and those who may stop by for a visit.
The Future: Are you expecting your family to grow over the years? Then you’ll want to consider a floor plan that offers plenty of space to spread out.
Cost: While not the most critical factor, it can be a driving force on which floor plan you pick.
Location: With any real estate, location matters! You want to find a floor plan in a home that’s located where you want to live.
Comparing Popular Floor Plans
Want to see the comparison process in action? Let’s take a look at three of the most popular floor plan options in the Amarillo and Canyon region:
The Buffalo Floor Plan
Are you looking to match efficiency with a classic look and feel? The Buffalo floor plan is the way to go. This plan offers just over 2,100 square feet of living space, giving you plenty of room to spread out and grow your family.
The main living space is centered in the home, with kitchen, dining, and bedrooms situated around the central space – perfect for giving the family a place to gather and relax together. Once dinner is over, everyone can move out to their own space or head outside to enjoy the beautiful Texas weather! For families looking for a home floor plan that’ll meet all of their expectations, the Buffalo is a great place to start.
The Centre Floor Plan
The Centre offers something that mom and dad (and the in-laws) will love. A bit larger than the Buffalo floor plan, the Centre features just over 2,500 square feet of space. The Centre floor plan is one of the most popular for families looking to expand their space without taking on too much home.
Where does that extra space come from? The addition of a modernized mother-in-law suite makes the perfect extra bedroom, office, or even space for you to have guests spend the night. (Or the mother-and-law to move in, but we’ll leave that up to you!)
The Centre floor plan also has an oversized garage, which offers extra storage space for vehicles or space for hobbyists to keep their belongings. The Centre floor plan showcases the possibilities of thinking forward on both your lifestyle needs as well as the potential to grow your family.
The Sage Floor Plan
For families who may be needing a bit more space and the ability to customize their living quarters, the Sage floor plan offers plenty to go around. The best part of the Sage floor plan is the addition of a bonus room that expands the available space and creates a perfect place for a variety of lifestyles.
No need to fight over bathrooms or bedrooms with this plan. Each family member can have their own privacy while still enjoying time together with a shared living room. Extra space in the garage also boosts the appeal of this floor plan that sits on the higher end of the price range.
Find The Perfect Floor Plan With Llano Real Estate Group
When choosing a floor plan, don’t let price and location be the only deciding factors. Making sure your future home is built the way you want to live is equally important – as even the most unexpected house can be a dream home with the right floor plan.
Are you interested in learning more about the possible floor plan options for your future home? Contact Llano Real Estate Group today to partner with the Amarillo, TX region’s most trusted real estate team. We have decades of experience helping families discover their next favorite floor plan in homes across the region. We know Amarillo real estate like the back of our hand and are ready to help you and your family find your next favorite home.
With plenty of floor plan styles to choose from – including the Buffalo, Centre, and Sage – our experts will help walk you and your family through each available floor plan, as well as the pros and cons of each. You’ve never done real estate like this!
Want to learn more? Contact our team today at (806) 392-9912 or email us at info@llanoregroup.com.
