Notes of Love: The Spraggins Family
On March 27, 2025, we participated in Notes of Love with Operation Finally Home at the Spraggins family’s future house.
3 Tips for Designing Your Custom Floor Plan
Creating your dream home starts with designing the perfect floor plan that reflects your style, needs, and priorities. At BAM Builders, we understand that this is an exciting but also overwhelming task. That’s why we want to share three essential tips that will help you design a custom floor plan that meets your every desire and stands the test of time.
Tip 1: Prioritize and Communicate Your Wishes
Before diving into the planning process, take a moment to sit down and write out your wishes for your new home. Imagine the ideal space where you'll create memories, entertain guests, and find solace. Consider your lifestyle, needs, and aspirations. Once you have your list, prioritize your wishes by putting them in order of importance. This exercise helps you focus on what matters most and ensures that your floor plan reflects your values, setting the right foundation for your future home. If you're building with a partner, make sure to involve them as well. THIS is the time to align your visions and create synergy for the build.
Tip 2: Visualize the Flow and Seek Inspiration
Creating a harmonious flow within your home is key to its overall functionality. To envision the flow, simply grab a piece of paper and start sketching. Use circles to represent different areas and rooms, connecting them based on how you envision the movement between spaces. If you're more visually inclined, browse through online plans to gather inspiration for layouts that resonate with you. Remember, everyone's brain works differently, so choose whichever method helps you best visualize your dream home. Seek inspiration while staying true to your unique style, as this will result in a design that truly feels like "home."
Tip 3: Design for Accessibility and Future Needs
When designing your floor plan, it's crucial to consider not only the present but also the future needs of your family and loved ones. Incorporating accessibility features from the beginning ensures that your home remains welcoming and functional for everyone. Simple adjustments like wider doorways and pathways can make a significant difference for family members or friends with mobility issues. Furthermore, future-proofing your home accounts for unexpected circumstances that life may present. By prioritizing accessibility, you're not only ensuring the comfort of your loved ones but also providing peace of mind for yourself and your family.
Designing a custom floor plan is an opportunity to create the perfect space that aligns with your desires, accommodates your unique lifestyle, and considers the future needs of your loved ones. At BAM Builders, we’re here to support you every step of the way. By prioritizing your wishes, visualizing the flow, and designing for accessibility, your dream home will become a reality that brings joy, function, and comfort for years to come.
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Let BAM Builders be your trusted partner in creating the home of your dreams, where memories will be made and cherished for generations.
Build your dreams with BAM Builders!
— Caitlyn Barrow
The Spraggins Family Groundbreaking: Operation Finally Home
BAM Builders is excited to be hard at work on another worthy project with Operation Finally Home.
New Year, New Build: Use the New Year to Build Your Custom Dream Home
If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start building your custom dream home—why not make 2025 the year it becomes a reality?