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After all the work that goes into building a new home, many people hope that they will stay in their dream house for years, if not for the rest of their lives. But today, we all know people move much more frequently. Of course you’re designing your home for you and your family; you have a certain idea of what you want. Keep in mind that it still pays to include those features that the general public expects these days. That way, if you do have to move sooner than later, your home will have greater resale value and you’ll generate more buyers.

One expectation is the mud room. While you may not be all that crazy about incorporating one into your new country house plans, they are essential for larger families or those with lots of pets. Typically they are informal spaces that provide a transition from the outside to the inside of your home. They include such features as simple-to-clean floors, lots of storage compartments and often even the washing machine and dryer. The point is to remove wet clothes, paw prints and debris here so that the rest of the home stays clean and organized.

Open floor plans are more common than ever. Gone are the days of neatly partitioned off rooms. Today kitchens and dining rooms are often one space and include islands in the middle and very high end appliances. They are often considered the main family room. While appliances come and go, from brand names to colors, don’t overlook the fact that when you go to sell, kitchens can make or break the sale, particularly the design of your southern house floor plans.

Closets. Today both men and women have a lot more to store in closets. As our per capita has increased, so has our hunger for more and more clothes, accessories and personal care products. With this demand, we’ve had to modify the traditional closet. Most people buying a new home want to see at least one walk in closets. Closets should be designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, too. The more accessible the items, the better.

Floors have also changed in both appearance and price. You see many more homes featuring hardwood floors today. And hardwood doesn’t mean just oak. To be more green, many homeowners have sustainable wood floors made from bamboo and reclaimed material. Even the way that the floor is installed has changed. You should consider installing your floor in a diagonal direction. It sets the room apart and implies luxury and good taste with your country house plans.

Thirty years ago or more, these considerations were typically made by the woman in the family. The wife wanted the bigger bedroom or a big closet. What you’ll find today is that many of these features are expected by everyone, rather than considered a nice extra. Even though you may be planning to make your next home your last home, it never hurts to consider resale value.

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