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What is the most important room in a house?

The kitchen The kitchen is by far the most important room in the house for a buyer. A well-apointed kitchen dramatically increases the value of your home. As you build your new home to meet your personal interests and needs for your kitchen, you should consider these items in your kitchen design: Modern appliances.

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The Two Most Important Rooms in a House

When you are building your new custom home, its important to consider the possibility of a later need to sell your home – and the two most important rooms in a house for resale.

What are the two most important rooms in a house?

The kitchen and the master bathroom.

Buyers tend to show more interest in these rooms than any other in a home. Plan your kitchen and master bathroom to meet your dream home vision, but remember that creating a beautiful design that will never go out of style will ensure that it will be appealing to buyers should the time come that you need to sell your home.

The Kitchen

The kitchen is by far the most important room in the house for a buyer. A well-apointed kitchen dramatically increases the value of your home. As you build your new home to meet your personal interests and needs for your kitchen, you should consider these items in your kitchen design:

Modern appliances

Custom Cabinetry

Functional Island

Walk-in or Butler Pantry

Here are a few examples:

Here are a few examples of butler’s pantries we have created for homeowners:

The Master Bathroom

A sparkling, spectacular master bath with clean lines and features like dual vanities and soak tubs will charm open-house goers should you need to sell your home. In your build of your peaceul oasis, keep in mind the hearts of a potential future buyer. Consider these items:

Upgraded faucet fixtures

Upgraded light fixtures

Design mirrors

You’ll want to create a master bathroom with a focal point in mind. For instance, a free standing tub like these might be your centerpiece. Never underestimate the power of a well-designed kitchen and master bath. These two rooms are truly the make or break it rooms for prospective future buyers. Get it right for you, but build it with these resale thoughts in mind. Are you ready to design your new home? Let us help you with a house plan that will match your personality, your families needs and be a winner should you need to resell your home in the future. To set up a free, no obligation consultation, just use the button below or call us at (813) 831-1984.

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Do you need planning permission for a small porch?

You must apply for householder planning permission to add a porch if any of the following apply: the ground floor area would exceed 3m² it would be more than 3m above ground level. any part of the porch will be within 2m of any boundary wall facing a road.

Do I need planning permission?

Flats

You must apply for full planning permission to add a porch.

If your flat is a listed building (or part of) you must apply for listed building consent to do this.

Houses

You must apply for householder planning permission to add a porch if any of the following apply:

the ground floor area would exceed 3m²

it would be more than 3m above ground level

any part of the porch will be within 2m of any boundary wall facing a road it will be added to the front or side of a house covered by an Article 4 Direction If your house is a listed building you must apply for listed building consent to add a porch.

Where can I find more information?

The porches section of the national planning portal has lots of guidance and useful information.

Can I get confirmation that I do not require planning permission?

Apply for a Lawful Development Certificate to prove an existing or proposed porch is lawful.

Am I likely to get planning permission?

To find out whether your proposal is likely to be accepted, you can apply for pre-planning application advice.

How do I apply?

You can apply via the national planning portal. To find out what information is required with your application, see making a planning application.

Still not sure whether you need planning permission?

If you need further advice about whether you need planning permission, contact planning advice and information.

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