Building a Second Home? Here’s What you Should Consider
Building a second home has become more and more popular among homeowners across the world. We have seen this increase in popularity with our own clients who wish to build vacation homes in places like Park City, Canada, California, St. George, New York, and more. These new builds can be a home away from home for families who wish to take a vacation or just escape from their primary home and travel somewhere else for however long they desire.
Whether you are building from the ground up or looking to remodel, here is a list of a few things to keep in mind when considering a second home.
CHOOSING A LOCATION
If you are considering investing in a second home, you may already have a location in mind, however, here are some things to consider regardless if you know where you’re building or if you are just starting to think about it.
The first thing to decide is what you want to prioritize in your second home and how you envision your family spending time there. Do you want your home to be an escape to a remote setting surrounded by nature, or an exciting trip to a big city full of great food and activities? Likewise, do you want to spend most of your time in a cozy home with family, or outside exploring? These priorities are going to shape both where you choose to live and the functionality of your home.
Another aspect to consider is the HOA and zoning laws in the area you choose, as well as how much it will cost to build and maintain your new home. Different laws can limit the size and the style of your build, which could affect what location you choose.
CHOOSING An architecture FIRM
After honing in on a location, the next step is to find a firm to execute your vision. Working with a firm that understands your needs as a client is vital to any build. At Elizabeth Hales Design, we understand that your priorities for a second home will most likely look different than your priorities for a primary home. For example, maybe you need a unique space or feature that you wouldn’t normally need in your everyday home. Or maybe you really want to focus on the design of the living areas where you spend time as a family instead of the individual bedrooms.
Whatever your needs, at EHD we will be an advocate for you and help navigate the build of your second home. With our team of interior designers and architects, we will guarantee that both the exterior and interior of your new home will best serve you and your family, no matter the location.
