There’s a lot of math required in the home-building process. But there’s one simple equation that trumps them all: Square Footage = $$$. Of course you want to make sure you have plenty of space for your current and future needs, but you also have a budget to maintain, and over-designing can disrupt that delicate balance, tipping the scale out of your favor.
As you begin to design your dream timber home, you can save yourself a lot of headaches (and a few heart-aches) by determining how you plan to use the home, then deciding the necessary dimensions to be allotted to each space based on its function.
To start, ask yourself a few questions, such as: Will this be a full-time residence or a vacation house? Are you a formal
