 ‘Flexibility’ has
to do with how the home accommodates
present as well as future needs.
It may involve simple remodeling in the
future. For example,
the floor plan below (the Redmond, #43035-33A-01) shows an open flex room
that could easily be used as a formal dining
area. A little drywall and French
doors can transform this space into your ‘Den/Home
Office’ option.
‘The Third Bedroom’ option would also
add a closet while ‘The Media Room’ option
would include soundproofing, advanced
lighting controls and special wiring.
Another flexibility theme is ‘Inclusive
(accessible) Design,’ which makes
a home more “visitable” for everyone.
This package could feature wider
halls and doors, no-step entries, pull-out
shelving in the kitchen and adjustable height cabinet/countertops.
It should come as no surprise that in most households, “she” plans most of the entertaining. Take the kitchen – which oftentimes becomes her #1 entertaining space in the home.
In ‘The Entertaining
Kitchen’ package you
might include: a pantry organizer;
roll-out drawers, wastebaskets and
recycling centers; upgraded countertops;
a warming
drawer; nicer appliances; a second
oven and sink; glass-front display cabinets;
plus attractive and easy-to-clean
flooring, sinks
and faucets.
Entertaining packages could also include ‘The
Grand First Impression,’ dealing
with upgraded exterior products such
as stucco and stone or fiber-cement siding, ‘The
Elegant Foyer’ with upgraded flooring
and moldings, ‘Hearth and Home’ with
distinctive fireplace treatments and ‘Outdoor
Living’ including composite
decking, upgraded porch railing,
etc.
Better Living themes focus on energy
efficient, healthier, stronger/safer and environmentally
friendly homes. For example, the ‘Safe and Secure’ package
might offer pinch-resistant garage doors, ANSI-rated
exterior locks, hail and high wind-resistant roof shingles,
etc.
Storage is enormously important. The storage solutions you offer reflect your understanding of what women want! GarageTek, Gladiator, Rubbermaid and Schulte all offer garage systems you could offer as part of ‘The Organized
Garage.’ Its companion upgrade package, ‘The
Well-Organized House’ would focus
on closet systems; laundry and linen
storage; a drop zone for keys, mail, and
cell phones; as well as long-term storage. From style and aesthetics to everyday living to high performance homes, Design Basics can help you establish and favorably communicate standards and specifications for your homes, including product recommendations. Then, oftentimes working with your same preferred vendors, we can create the option and upgrade packages that help make her dream home a reality! Call the Business Development team at Design Basics for a free initial consultation on developing a woman-centric approach to products and upgrades!
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