Planning for Family Visits | United Bilt Homes Blog

When planning a custom home, plans to entertain your whole family at times like Easter can make a big impact on the design and layout of your home.?Easter is just around the corner and you?ve probably got a load of folks visiting for the holiday. Do you have room for them all?

Right-sizing your home is important for energy efficiency but if you have family members visit regularly, a larger home might be worthwhile.

Couples who are building retirements homes often face the question of just how big their house should be. On the one hand, with only two people using the house regularly, it makes sense to have a ?small house with space primarily dedicated to entertaining guests at parties. The Benton floor plan, with two bedrooms, a large living room and a separate dining room is perfect for this type of more formal entertaining. With an extra bedroom that can double as a sitting room and a guest bedroom for the occasional overnight guest, the home is perfect for small-space living and entertaining.

If you find you need more room for more regular overnight visitors, the Aspen Loft 44?is a good option because there?s extra space in the loft that can be comfortable sleeping space when visitors stay the night. It?s perfect for teenage or adult grandchildren who need a space of their own while their parents occupy the second bedroom. The Aspen also has an open floor plan in the front room that allows for a relaxed approach to family gatherings. Add in an optional island bar and family members can enjoy your company in the kitchen while you make Easter dinner together. The porch adds even more room for breakfast outside or outdoor sleeping on warm summer nights. If you need even more space for an extra large family, the Aspen Loft 60 adds another bedroom and other amenities while still keeping the open floor plan.

All of these options are perfect for the occasional family visit at the holidays and the variety of floor plans can suit anyone?s entertaining style. If you find that everyone tends to gather in the kitchen, an open floor plan with room for overnight guests is perfect. But if your family lives close to the lot where you?ll be building and will rarely spend the night, a smaller home can help you save money while still providing space for family dinners. Whether your family is 2 or 20, we can build the perfect home for your needs.

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