2012 house plans

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by: Alice Wynn

DALLASDESIGNGROUP.COM

11-05-2011

  Times are changing!  Parents may be moving in with their adult children, college grads are coming home to Mom and Dad and siblings may be moving in with one another .  In 2012 house plans all of the above mentioned reasons make it even more important to meet with your Architect/Designer when planning your 2012 house plans.  All across the land , the need for home design that supports multi-generational living is on the rise. Statistics show that in 2008 16% of the total  US. population lived in a family household that contained at least two adult generations or a grandparent and at least one other generation.  Families scheduling meetings to have their 2012 house plans designed are finding relatives at both ends of the spectrum living together under one roof.  It’s important to take each generations ideas and needs into consideration, especially when it comes to home design.  For instance,  different tasks and generations require various levels of lighting, a combination of recessed, pendant, and under-cabinet lighting provides both aesthetics and functionality.  Adding dimmer switches is a way to add even more flexibility.  In your 2012 house plans you need to consider the fact that while monochromatic color schemes have been popular in recent years, older generations may prefer contrast between countertops and cabinets in order to maximize visual acuity.  Consider too that in 2012 house plans lowered counters will create a workspace for small children, wheelchair users and those who prefer to sit while preparing meals.  Homeowners can also use the varied heights for different tasks, such as lower counters for bread-making and higher counters for preparing vegetables.  Remember older or smaller hands may have trouble grasping or pulling certain types of kitchen hardware.  Consider large drawer and cabinet handles that are easier to grasp and more ergonomically friendly.   The latest studies for 2012 house plans indicate a common theme when it comes to kitchen cabinet accessories -more storage in a clean design style.  Creative storage solutions like a wall appliance garage and pullout cabinets create easily accessible storage places for “must-have” items. Different spaces can be made for different paces in your 2012 house plans.