On Saturday, Brian and I decided to completely change directions with house-hunting and purchase a brand-new house in Little Elm. Yay! We are so excited! Here's a picture of the house:
As for the house that we purchased in Allen, we sadly decided to terminate the contract due to the house's foundation issues. While foundations in Texas are prone to damage (due to the soil conditions), we decided that even with fixing it we didn't want to deal with any future problems. We will definitely miss the house's amazing lot (over 1/3 acre on a creek), but we really feel that new construction will allow us a fresh start.
Now comes the fun part of picking paint colors, cabinets, counters, fixtures, doors, and much more! Brian is putting me in charge, but he does have final veto power.
Here's a layout of the first floor:
- Instead of "flex" room, it will become a fourth bedroom. The room will be a square (no diagonal wall) and the powder room because a full bath
- The master bedroom will now be extended two feet out (so it'll be 16' long instead of 14)
- There is a covered patio out the back door
- We will have a fireplace in the great room
- Not sure about the optional garage door that goes out the side... that's something we can add-in. Thoughts?
Here's a layout of the second floor:
No changes on the second floor.
Brian and I are also going to add in a gas hook-up line in the laundry room and also a gas hook-up line on the outside so we can set-up an outdoor barbecue or fire pit.
Does anybody have any suggestions? Things we should add? Things that we should leave out? They throw all these options at us with upgrades and blah, blah, blah. If you've built a house in the past (or have had one built), are there any upgrades/options you highly recommend? Don't need?
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Wow this is amazing! So excited for you guys! Your future home is going to be just perfect! Can't think of much to add, other than if you are going with wood floors in the kitchen, etc., opt for real wood and not laminate. I think you can always tell the difference. You're going to love the pantry and having the laundry room right by your bedrooms!
ReplyDeleteYay! We did upgrade to wood floors. Normally it's tile everywhere, which I think his okay for the kitchen but wood floors are much prettier. :)
DeleteDad and I are both in agreement that the side garage door is a "must." We think you'll appreciate it in the long run.
ReplyDeleteThis is also your opportunity to pick out the color of your kitchen appliances. Remember that you both will be working in there so compromise may be necessary.
I hope you hear from other people who have gone through the house-building process and that you receive some good advice.
We're going to go with straight-up stainless. Dishwasher, oven, stove-top, and microwave are included. Fridge is not, which is fine by me.
DeleteLove it, richies! Now we just need to plan my trip! For November? I promised you I would be your first visitor, and I seriously hope it gets to work out that way. Hearts! And stars! I miss you!
ReplyDeleteMiss you, too, sister from another mister! And another mother!
DeleteShoot for December. Not sure when the house will be finished in November. Or come sooner and stay in our 2-bedroom apartment!