How to build your own house plans

Every self builder has their individual expectations and ambitions in terms of the final result of their Self Build project. The process of designing a home is very demanding and challenging, as it is a crucial stage that is responsible for making your vision a reality.

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GET YOUR BRIEF RIGHT
PREPARE FOR YOUR SELF BUILD JOURNEY.ATTEND OUR SELF BUILD SEMINAR!
How to create house plans free?
How can I design my own house?
Is there a website to draw house plans?
How can I get 3D home design for free?

This is our series called ‘Home design: A step-by-step guide to designing your dream home’. It is based on a talk created and delivered by Allan Corfield for Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine, at the 2018 shows. The series will take you through the three main stages in developing an empty plot into a well-organised construction site equipped with experts who can successfully build your dream home.

Read more about Allan and see where and when you can see him delivering talks and ask him for an advice regarding your project here.

GET YOUR BRIEF RIGHT

Before starting to create your project brief you need to think simply: “why?”. Why do you want to build your home instead of buying it directly from a mass home builder? Every self builder’s reason can be different. Some of them want to build a safe and joyful environment for their children. Others may want to build a house to then sell on, to gain maximum profit.

Throughout the whole project, it is important to remember ‘why’ you want to build your own home. By doing this it will help you get through the most challenging moments. There will be a lot of them.

At first, we need to answer the question what is a brief and what is it used for? The brief sets out all of the crucial requirements for your project and needs to be created before you engage with your design team. The brief will help you obtain accurate fee proposals from your design team and will be an evolving document throughout the life of the project.

First thing you need to include in your brief is the basic room information and room sizes. It is helpful to use the measurements of your current rooms, as long as they meet your expectations. The second aspect you need to consider is your building flow – the layout/structure of the internal rooms.

It is important to make sure that it will be consistent with yours and your family’s lifestyle. For instance, if you need an open-plan kitchen connected to the dining room so that you can cook while spending time with your family and entertaining guests. Or a sheltered seating area outside with a gas fire pit and BBQ, so that you can enjoy BBQs with friends and family.

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Are you considering building your own self-build dream home? If so, download our free ‘introduction to self building’ ebook.

Floorplanner offers a great great platform for companies in need of a flexible, easy-to-use yet powerful spaceplanning solution.

Draw, share and archive floorplans of properties within your team or have your sales staff make attractive 3D design-proposals within minutes with your own products. Floorplanner can even be integrated within your website so you can offer your own Roomplanner to your customers.

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Building a new home can be an exciting, yet complicated, process. Not to fear! Armed with the right information, building your dream home plan could be one of the most rewarding projects you’ll ever tackle. With helpful advice on everything from selecting a home plan to your final walk-through, our (free!) beginner’s guide will help you end up with your dream house – instead of a headache (no thanks!). Below are some key points to keep in mind during the home building process.

Click here to download our FREE Beginner’s Guide.

Why You Should Choose Ready-to-Build Plans

First and foremost, a ready-made house plan saves you time and money. While a custom architect or designer may charge as much as $30,000 (or more!) for a full set of working drawings to design the home of your choice, you can most likely get everything you’re dreaming of in a ready-to-build plan for less than $2,000. When working with a ready-made house plan, final cost estimates are more accurate because details, such as generating a materials list, are already taken into account.

Want changes? Our modifications department can customize your plans to better suit your needs. With the expertise of Zonda’s design specialists, you can get a full spectrum of design change options.

Cost-to-Build

How much will this home cost to build? That is the million-dollar question (and hopefully the answer isn’t a million dollars if that’s above your budget!). House construction costs are dependent on where the home is being built, the level of finish (tile, trim, window quality, etc…) and the site. We provide a “cost-to-build” estimate using the same software that many of the insurance companies use.

Once you have a specific plan selected, just click on the “cost-to-build” button to get an estimate for that plan. You’ll be asked a few quick questions about your building preferences and location, and then you can check out online. It’s easy! You can also place your order over the phone and ask any related questions you may have: 1-800-528-8070.

Purchasing Land

Before anything else, you need to have a piece of land or a lot to build on. This will help you decide how big (or small) of a plan you need to buy. You could always buy a “finished” lot in a plotted subdivision where the developer has already laid the groundwork for building a home. Be sure to check setback requirements and determine the buildable area on the lot (and make sure the buildable area can fit a home so you can justify the cost of the land).

Purchasing Your House Plan

The home building process is filled with decisions, from selecting a builder for your dream home to the materials and appliances that will fill the space. The decision making actually begins earlier in the process – with your home plan. With thousands of home plan designs to choose from you're sure to find just what you're looking for.

Home Building Checklist

• Determine your budget

• Purchase Land for your home

• Select a home plan to build (be sure to plan for your site)

• Check building codes

• Financing

• Find a contractor/builder

• Start the building process

• Final inspection

• Final walk through

• MOVE IN!

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE STYLISH NEW HOME PLAN DESIGNS:

Plan 430-205

With 2,763 square feet, this elegant design provides plenty of space for a family or guests. The master suite occupies the left side of the home and treats you to a huge closet, two vanities, separate tub and shower, and more.

Plan 430-206

This budget-friendly farmhouse plan does quite a bit with 1,292 square feet. The open layout makes it easy to see into the living room from the kitchen, which includes a walk-in pantry. The master suite features a private bathroom.

Plan 117-884

The real story here is the luxurious master suite, which takes over the entire second level and treats you to a deluxe bathroom (take a look at that corner tub), a huge walk-in closet, and access to a quiet sitting area. Check out the kitchen.

Plan 927-1002

This rustic-meets-modern style home plan design sports an open layout between the main living areas and plenty of outdoor living space. The main-level master suite sits to the right of the floor plan for extra privacy (check out that walk-in closet!). Don’t miss the spacious mudroom just off the two-car garage!

Plan 930-504

Ready for holiday parties? This house plan certainly is, with a guest suite upstairs for in-laws and visitors. Meanwhile, you get an ultra-luxurious master suite that showcases a spa-like bathroom.

Plan 930-501

Imagine year-round outdoor entertaining on the back veranda of this splendid one-story home! Multiple sets of French doors lead from the living room, dining nook, and even two of the bedrooms (including the luxurious master suite) out to this backyard paradise.

Plan 930-498

Get elegant style on a smallish lot with this compact design. The great room flows into the dining room and kitchen for a relaxed vibe. It's easy to reach the master suite, while three more bedrooms host family and friends upstairs.

Plan 117-886

Imagine relaxing on a crisp fall weekend at this elegant cabin house plan, either next to the fireplace (check out the wall of windows!) or enjoying a warming meal at the kitchen's snack bar. Later on, enjoy stargazing on the ultra-spacious deck.

Plan 1074-1

Want a one-story open layout with many thoughtful amenities? Explore this new design. The living room flows over to the island kitchen and out to the spacious back porch. Take a look at the big master closet, too!

Download our beginner’s guide (for free!) for more information on the building process – click here to get started.

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How can I design my own house?

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Is there a website to draw house plans?

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