Floor plan options that go far beyond the intent of the home’s original design
As our lives change, so do our needs for our home’s layout. As you look for a home plan that meets your current needs, be mindful of areas of the home design that offer flexible use or opportunities for future expansion. A good example of this is the house plans with a bonus room collection at COOL House Plans.
Two covered porches span the front of this quaint three-bedroom one story home. Inside, the family room provides an intimate setting for family and friends, with the eat-in kitchen politely tucked to the side. All three bedrooms adjoin the family room area and share a centralized bath.
Below are a few examples of how a home’s design might flex and expand to meet your changing needs.
Eating areas off the kitchen can easily take the place of formal dining rooms if they are open to main living areas (the family room, great room, etc.)
Secondary bedrooms are commonly reconfigured for use as home offices or dens
Unfinished attic areas can often be finished for use as playrooms, hobby rooms, offices, or extensions of walk-in closets.
The area beneath front porches or stoops can often be excavated to become wine cellars or safe rooms.
A secondary bedroom adjoining the master suite can become a private sitting room retreat or nursery.
The third bay of a three car garage can be transformed into a workshop or storage area – or may allow the laundry room to expand as a laundry/hobby center
