Decisions, Decisions, Decisions...

Congratulations on making the decision to build your dream home! Here is where your journey begins. Open-concept or closed? Hardwood floors or carpet? Bright colors or neutral hues? These are just some of the decisions you may find yourself having to make. Remember, home aesthetics can always be changed. My advice? Take an in-debt look at your personality and lifestyle and apply that to the home you are creating. Your home, after all, should be a direct reflection of who you are. For example, if you plan on hosting parties, you may want to consider an open-concept floor plan. This creates a large space with open site-lines. If you plan to have pets, consider solid or distressed hardwood flooring. Pet messes may be easier to clean up off of hardwood than carpet. Also, a solid or distressed hardwood may prove to be better than an engineered hardwood when it comes to hiding fur and scratches. Home design trends can be fun to follow but if it conflicts with your personality or lifestyle, you should opt for something different. Don't be afraid of going against the norm, because at the end of the day, you are the one who will live in your home.