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Why the perfect family home needs these five features
Key Points:
- Real estate expert explains the five features parents should look for when picking a new home for their family
- Storage, open floor plans, hardwood floors, and smart home features are points to look out for
- Expert explains additional rooms that are desirable for parents with extra budget
Parents looking for a new home for an expanding family usually have only one thing on their mind: more space. However, there are actually several other features that are must-haves when buying a new family home.
Below, the experts at Palm Paradise Realty Group, a professional concierge real estate service, list the top five features parents should be looking out for when buying a new home for their expanding family.
- Storage Solutions
If there’s one thing that comes with having kids, it’s a lot of stuff. New clothes, toys, prams, diapers, bottles – the list goes on. A new family home should not only have enough storage for everything the family needs, but that storage should be smartly designed so that it’s easy to use.
“The last thing you need when trying to juggle everything on your plate is stuff under your feet and a house that looks like a bomb site,” says Palm Paradise Realty Group.
- An Open Floor Plan
Open floor plans are attractive because they allow family members to do different things without all being stuck in separate rooms. Open-plan kitchen diners are especially great because whoever’s cooking doesn’t feel separated from the rest of the family.
“You can have one parent cooking while the other sits at the table with the kids doing homework,” says Palm Paradise Realty Group. “It’s a great way to get chores done while still spending time together.” Open-plan layouts also mean parents can keep an eye on younger kids as they play while also taking care of chores.
- Smart Home Devices
Smart home devices like smart thermostats and smart door locks have a long list of benefits. They make homes more energy efficient, saving much-needed money on bills, and more secure, meaning parents can worry less about their kids’ safety. They also add convenience, which is vital when parents have so much else they need to handle.
- Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floors are an attractive option, especially for families with younger kids. Spills and messes are easier to clean off hardwood floors than carpet, and hardwood is more durable and will, in general, look better for longer.
“Hardwood floors are also a great choice for pet owners who want to add a dog or cat to their growing family,” says Palm Paradise Realty Group.
- Outdoor Space
Getting kids off their phones and into the great outdoors has been the focus of many campaigns in recent years. Parents can start their kids’ love of the natural world early with a good outdoor space for them to run around and play.
“So many of us have wonderful memories of playing outside, discovering secrets in the backyard, or making up games and stories,” says Palm Paradise Realty Group. “In our experience, most parents want that for their own kids, so outdoor space is a must if you can find it.”
A spokesperson for Palm Paradise Realty Group commented:
“If you have a little extra budget, there are also some additional rooms that make a house more expensive but definitely more attractive for families. The first is a dedicated laundry room. With more kids comes more laundry, and having a dedicated space to wash and dry clothes so you’re not tripping over them elsewhere is lovely.
“The second room is a small mud or boot room. Kids love to get messy outdoors, and if you have a big garden or a dog, a mud room where you can take off messy boots and coats and clean mud off your puppy’s paws is a huge bonus.
“A final great addition is a separate pantry. You’ll need more food to feed a bigger family, and pantries are a godsend for organized storage. Also, they’re much easier to lock than cabinets if someone in your family is a cookie thief!”
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