We are still at the very beginning of planning our house and want to build it as a turnkey project. We have already made some initial sketches with floor plans. Since we have little knowledge about the whole process, we would like to know what needs to be considered. We already own the plot of land, and there are no issues with the financing, but what are the next steps?
First, obtain the zoning plan or building regulations for the area. Hopefully, you didn’t buy a property with unexpected restrictions.
Then, create a room program. Not just kitchen, bathroom, and two kids’ rooms, but specify details like a bathroom with double sinks, a walk-in shower with a floor-level drain, and make sure the showerhead is not under a sloped ceiling because I am 2.01 meters (6 ft 7 in) tall. Doors should be taller and wider. The bedroom should have a 4-meter (13 ft) continuous wardrobe plus a display cabinet for a handbag collection. The living room should include a fireplace, an XXL sofa with the dimensions xyz, a ceiling height of 6 meters (20 ft), and bookshelves.
It is very important to note what sets your needs apart from standard designs, what matters to you, and what you like. Write down your must-haves and your nice-to-haves.
Then, create a room program. Not just kitchen, bathroom, and two kids’ rooms, but specify details like a bathroom with double sinks, a walk-in shower with a floor-level drain, and make sure the showerhead is not under a sloped ceiling because I am 2.01 meters (6 ft 7 in) tall. Doors should be taller and wider. The bedroom should have a 4-meter (13 ft) continuous wardrobe plus a display cabinet for a handbag collection. The living room should include a fireplace, an XXL sofa with the dimensions xyz, a ceiling height of 6 meters (20 ft), and bookshelves.
It is very important to note what sets your needs apart from standard designs, what matters to you, and what you like. Write down your must-haves and your nice-to-haves.