{"id":201,"date":"2018-05-09T16:04:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T20:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2021-08-05T16:18:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T20:18:46","slug":"choosing-a-houseplan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/choosing-a-houseplan\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing A Houseplan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>A little neighborly advice for choosing the right house plan.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building a new home can be an exciting and sometimes daunting experience. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, deciding to start with a proven and well-crafted house plan is a great first step. Purchasing a house plan will go a long way to making your home building process less stressful and more successful. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin with, there are thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plans\/newest-plans\/\">house plans<\/a> available. Choosing the right one will make all the difference, not only to fit the needs of you and your family, but the homes marketability if and when you ever choose to sell. With a little planning before you pick a plan, you\u2019ll be on the right path to laying out the welcome mat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/plan-details\/Westhampton\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-202 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11-Westhampton-House-Plan-Elevation-Entry--478x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"478\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11-Westhampton-House-Plan-Elevation-Entry--478x600.jpg 478w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11-Westhampton-House-Plan-Elevation-Entry--768x963.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11-Westhampton-House-Plan-Elevation-Entry--957x1200.jpg 957w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tried and true considerations for choosing a house plan:<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b> What are your lifestyle needs? <\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0Do you have a family? If so, how big? You\u2019ll need a certain amount of bedrooms and \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0bathrooms. And if there are more children planned or relatives who visit often, you should \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0also plan for that additional living space. The interior size needs of your future home is one of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0the most important factors when choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/\">house plan.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_203\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-203\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/plan-details\/Chestnut+Springs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-203 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-Chestnut-Springs-House-Plan-Kitchen-Hohmann-Builders-1400x1060.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-Chestnut-Springs-House-Plan-Kitchen-Hohmann-Builders-1400x1060.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-Chestnut-Springs-House-Plan-Kitchen-Hohmann-Builders-600x454.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-Chestnut-Springs-House-Plan-Kitchen-Hohmann-Builders-768x582.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chestnut Springs House Plan- Kitchen and Keeping area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b> What\u2019s your style?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0From traditional to contemporary to rustic, there a many different house design styles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0And each style has its own type of house plan. Your furnishings, and neighborhood can also <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0affect the type of house plan you choose. For example, mid century modern furniture may not <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0be suited for a traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plans\/Farmhouse-Plans\">farmhouse style<\/a> home.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_204\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-204\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/plan-details\/Summerlake\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-204 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/46-Summerlake-House-Plan-Elevation-Joe-Lowder-1400x933.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/46-Summerlake-House-Plan-Elevation-Joe-Lowder-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/46-Summerlake-House-Plan-Elevation-Joe-Lowder-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/46-Summerlake-House-Plan-Elevation-Joe-Lowder-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/46-Summerlake-House-Plan-Elevation-Joe-Lowder.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Summerlake House Plan &#8211; Rustic Elevation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b> Where will your house live?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0In addition to the surrounding neighborhood style, the size and shape of your lot is a major <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0factor when it comes to choosing a house plan. If you like the outdoors, you\u2019ll need a plan <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0that allows for outdoor space like a yard, garden, patio, decks or even a pool. A <a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plans\/Craftsman-Style-House-Plans\">house plan \u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0needs to comfortably fit the lot and the natural surroundings, while addressing additional <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0uses for your property. Factors such as the width and depth of your lot and whether it\u2019s flat or <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0sloping will dictate the type of house plan. Also, if privacy is a concern, the right house plan <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0with the right layout is a must. Nobody wants to their kitchen staring into the neighbor\u2019s \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0bedroom. And vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/plan-details\/Falkirk+Ridge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-205 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-Falkirk-Ridge-House-Plan-Twlight-Porch-Sasser-Homes-600x385.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"385\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Falkirk Ridge House Plan &#8211; Courtyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b> Got space?<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Space and its uses are key when determining which house plan is best. Are you into cooking? \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Then maybe a house plan with a larger kitchen is a must. Will you need a home office, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0storage areas or other special interests that might call for certain space needs? These <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0usability details need to be considered not only for your enjoyment but future owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_206\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/plan-details\/Northfield+Manor\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-206 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/23-Northfield-Manor-House-Plan-Office-Hatcliff-Construction-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/23-Northfield-Manor-House-Plan-Office-Hatcliff-Construction-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/23-Northfield-Manor-House-Plan-Office-Hatcliff-Construction-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/23-Northfield-Manor-House-Plan-Office-Hatcliff-Construction.jpg 818w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Northfield Manor House Plan- Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the time to carefully consider what you want out of your new home is guaranteed to make the whole building process easier. Choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plans\/Best-Selling-Plans\">house plan<\/a> that fits these needs, pushes you to think about your house from the inside out. Elements like exterior details and interior finishes are easily adaptable to most house plans and are easier to plan once the floor layout, room count and lot orientation are nailed down. Think of them as the icing on your new, house cake.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/plan-details\/Kensley+Downs\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-Kensley-Downs-Photo-Real-Rendering-1400x758.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-Kensley-Downs-Photo-Real-Rendering-1400x758.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-Kensley-Downs-Photo-Real-Rendering-600x325.jpg 600w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-Kensley-Downs-Photo-Real-Rendering-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-Kensley-Downs-Photo-Real-Rendering.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-207\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kensley Downs Photo Realistic Rendering<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A little neighborly advice for choosing the right house plan. Building a new home can be an exciting and sometimes daunting experience. However, deciding to start with a proven and well-crafted house plan is a great first step. Purchasing a house plan will go a long way to making your home building process less stressful [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,4,3],"tags":[31,35,16,7,13,14,10,9,15],"class_list":["post-201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-curb-appeal","category-custom-home-design","category-features","tag-architecture","tag-budget-floorplan","tag-custom-house","tag-farmhouse","tag-floor-plans","tag-home-design","tag-home-plan","tag-house-plan","tag-new-home"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":370,"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201\/revisions\/370"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frankbetzhouseplans.com\/house-plan-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}