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New House Floor Plan: Adding Old World Charm to Modern Homes
When searching for a new house floor plan, why is it that many people walk
into an architect's office with pictures of houses that were built
generations ago?
New houses don't have the character of old houses and people are drawn to
old houses because it gives them a taste of nostalgia that modern life just
doesn't have. House designs that were built a hundred years ago have the
look of a place that was meant to be where it stands for many more years. A
permanent fixture of the neighborhood giving the family who lives there a
sense of community and roots.
Successful architects can modify house plans for modern conveniences and the
results of these newly constructed homes can pass for anything from an
English Cottage or Victorian to a Georgian or period Bungalow. New house
floor plans that are based on the nostalgic character lines of the past give
the home owners a sense of connection that isn't possible in our use it
and toss it society.
Going back 100 years or more for a new house floor plan inspiration is
usually a product of disappointment for what's currently available. Home
builders want an architectural design that is unique to them, their
neighborhood or community. The idea of a cookie cutter home design just
isn't appealing.
The architectural lines of old home have character, but the real challenge
comes in adapting old floor plans to modern living. Old homes had sitting
rooms, parlors and drawing rooms that are extinct in today's culture. One of
the easiest ways to adapt an old floor plan is to expand the square footage
in the rear of the house. Keep the front of the house true to the old
character of the architectural style you are copying, but make the back of
the home more expansive and open to allow for modern conveniences and living
habits.
Pay attention to the exterior details such as over all proportion, window
and door casing design, any trim that may be around the porch or other parts
of the house, the type of roof and materials used. Intense attention to
details will add to the authenticity of your new house floor plan and make
your family feel as though they have stepped back in time.
About the Author: Rebecca Welch is a successful Webmaster and publisher of BuyHousePlansOnline.com. She provides researched information on house floor plan styles.
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