3. DETERMINE THE SIZE OF YOUR HOUSE.

Once you've purchased the land, determining the size of your house is important before drawing up floor plans. Things to think about when deciding how big you'd like your house to be include:

Cost of construction

Number of stories you want

Number of bedrooms and bathrooms

Closet space

Basement and/or storage space

Kitchen space

Space for living room or recreational area

Areas you plan to spend the most time (these areas tend to take up most of the floor space when designing a floor plan.)

You need to keep in mind the average cost of the homes being built in your area. If you want to include high-end appliances and interiors in your home you may want to design a smaller home.