Choosing the Right Floor Plan for Your New Home

When you’re looking for a new place to live, you have a lot to consider. One of the most important aspects of a home’s usability is the floor plan. At Lowder New Homes, we develop new construction homes with a wide variety of different new home floor plans to help ensure you find one that suits your lifestyle. Here, we take a closer look at why a home’s floor plan makes such an impact and how you can choose between our options.

Understanding Floor Plans

Floor plans are technical drawings, displaying the layout of a home or other building from a bird’s-eye view. This overhead view allows architects, builders, and homeowners the opportunity to better understand where important aspects of the home will be, including walls, doorways, windows, stairs, and more. Floor plans also help you see the sizes of rooms in relation to one another and allow you to imagine navigating through the space. They let you see where everything will be when the home is fully built.

What to Consider When Picking Out Your Floor Plan

Because professional designers can come up with so many beautifully crafted floor plans, it can be difficult to know what the best option is. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help make the decision clearer, including:

Evaluate Your Lifestyle

Everyone is different, and every homeowner is looking to get something unique out of their home. If you are single and often entertain guests, you might look to sacrifice additional bedrooms and bathrooms and instead prioritize a large, open floor plan. Families, or those planning to have families soon, should make sure they have enough bedrooms and bathrooms, and those with young children might want kitchen areas that overlook living spaces, allowing them to keep an eye on their little ones while making meals.

Those who work from home should consider which room will serve as their office, keeping in mind that they’ll probably want it in an area that will limit distractions. You may also want guest bedrooms if you frequently have family staying over.

Consider What’s Most Important to You

Many prospective homebuyers create wish lists. While these lists are helpful, it’s a better idea to start with your non-negotiables. If you desperately want an open layout, a spacious kitchen, or a master suite with a walk-in closet, you should first look at floor plans that check those boxes. This can help cut down your options, as some of today’s builders offer thousands of choices.

Think About the Future

No matter where you are in your life, a lot will change in the coming years. Whether you’re in a serious relationship that may turn into a marriage or are older and need to consider the potential of mobility concerns, you should choose a floor plan that will accommodate your current life as well as the direction your life may be headed. If you don’t, you could end up looking for a new home only a few years down the road.

Assess Your Budget

Different floor plans come with different costs, so a simple way to narrow your search is to determine what you can realistically afford. While the most grandiose floor plan with an excessive number of spacious rooms might sound great, if it’s out of your price range, you’ll be wasting your time. You don’t want to fall in love with a home you can’t afford.

Identify the Style You Want

While the style of a home may not be a dealbreaker for some, to others, it’s a great way to demonstrate their aesthetic. Whether you’re interested in a specific exterior style, have interior aesthetics in mind, or want a particular type of home, such as a craftsman, farmhouse or transitional, sorting out your preferences can make your decision easier.

What New Home Floor Plans Do We Have to Offer at Lowder New Homes?

Once you’ve narrowed down your must-haves and preferences, take a look at the options available from Lowder New Homes. We are proud to offer a large selection of floor plans that allow you to find exactly what you’re looking for. We have plans that cover 1,800 square feet and those that cover over 3,500 square feet. You can find homes with up to five bedrooms and four full bathrooms, providing plenty of space for large families.

Some of our unique floor plans include:

• Abbeville
• Bay Minette
• Georgiana
• Lenox
• Tibbie
• Webb

We also offer thousands of customization options within our floor plans, helping you get what you want from your home. Those looking at our homes will also be happy to know that we have many options in exciting and growing communities throughout the state. This includes houses in cities like Auburn, Lake Martin, Montgomery, Opelika, Pike Road, and Millbrook.

Regardless of where you’re looking to live, Lowder New Homes prioritizes quality in every aspect of our builds. This helps ensure that our customers are safe and happy in their homes from day one on. Choosing a new home also offers peace of mind, providing new appliances, roofing, plumbing, and electrical systems that you can trust for years to come. Our commitment to quality and our nearly 70 years of homebuilding experience have helped us develop a strong reputation, which includes a 99% overall customer satisfaction rating.

Explore Our Floor Plan Options Today

Are you ready to find your perfect floor plan? At Lowder New Homes, our team of experts knows there’s a lot to consider when looking for a new place to live. Our new home floor plans come in plenty of different styles to choose from, allowing you to find one that works for your preferences, wishes, and your financial situation. We also provide special offers and partner with our preferred lenders, making our homes even more affordable. If you’re ready to learn more about our floor plans or have any questions for our team, contact us today.