Plan for the future

Wed, Aug 8, 2007

Planning

While planning the spaces for your new home take a minute and dream, dream big! (if you haven’t already that is) Ever wanted a home theater system? Thought about a whole house audio system? What about a security, home networking or intercom system? Perhaps a home automation system?
My point is maybe now you can’t afford these things or would rather spend the money elsewhere, but maybe a year or two down the road you get a large bonus or tax refund and would really like to add these features. By taking the time and very minimal money now and planning ahead, the future addition is simple to install and adapts seamlessly into your home.

Now, getting your big exciting ideas out of the way, life happens and maybe you can foresee your mother-in-law moving in with you while living in the new home. Maybe you plan on growing old in this home, and need to start thinking of Universal Design practices- for instance maybe you or your spouse will require the use of a wheel chair and need doors that allow wheel chair access, or even simpler items such as raising your washer and dryer or dishwasher so you don’t need to bend over as much. What ever it may be now is the time to plan for the future.

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Brandon - who has written 31 posts on The Drawing Board Studio.


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