A PLACE TO
The Strathmore plan offers bungalow style living
with plenty of space for guests, perfect for
those who love to entertain and want a home
that will allow them to age in place.
The Winchester plan offers a great open
concept kitchen and family room for informal
entertaining and a separate dining room for
more formal events!
Home Plans Courtesy of SanDiego Homes,
www.sandiego-homes.ca
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It can be a little overwhelming to decide
between so many fantastic options so we
asked Diego Rizzardo of SanDiego Homes
to share some of the tips he uses to help
homeowners pick the best home plan for
their lot at their Lakeside Living community
in Innisfil!
LIFESTYLE Consider the daily needs,
activities and hobbies of those who will live
there. If you love to cook, a kitchen with
plenty of pantry and workspace is a must.
If you are a fitness buff, choose a plan that
allows space for a gym. If you work from
home, you will need space for a home
office. Another important aspect is your
entertaining style. "If you often have a large
number of guests, a flexible, open concept
space is a must," says Diego. "If you prefer a
more intimate setting, you may want a plan
like The Winchester that has a separate,
formal dining space." You will also want to
consider bedroom space if guests often stay
overnight.
CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS It
is important to consider how your needs
may change over the next 5-10 years. A
newlywed couple may feel that a two
bedroom plan is perfect for them but if
they plan to have children in a few years,
they will outgrow that plan quite quickly.
For older homeowners, it is important to
consider future health and mobility needs.
"We offer a variety of bungalow style plans
that will allow homeowners to age in place
without costly renovations down the road,"
says Diego. "Wide hallways are also standard
in all models to ensure ease of mobility." A
main floor laundry, master bedroom and
bathroom may not seem like a necessity right
now but may greatly affect your ability to live
independently in the home later in life!
PROPERTY AND LOCATION The lot
you are building on and the surrounding
area may also affect your decision. How will
the position of the sun and wind direction
affect the home? What is located on each
side of the property? Large windows that
take in a beautiful view of the sunset are
great but those same windows facing the
side of the neighbor's home are much less
enjoyable. "Choose a plan that will take
advantage of the best aspects of your
property." says Diego, "But also consider
available outdoor space and choose a plan
that leaves space for outdoor entertaining,
gardening or other outdoor activities you
enjoy." - SanDiego Homes, www.sandiego-homes.ca