Retirement is something that many of us look forward to. That period when heading off to work will come to an end. However, there is a lot more to retirement than just quitting your job and getting all the entitlements for your years of dedicated service. Several preparations have to be made and things put in place to ensure you enjoy your remaining years to the fullest.

One thing that must be well taken care of is your place of residence. Your present abode may not be able to cater to your needs going forward. So, you need to get someplace that will meet your needs as a retiree. While some may decide to buy an already built property from a realtor, the perfect answer lies in having a suitable retirement house plan designed and implemented.

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X-Raying Retirement Home Plans

There are tons of options when looking for house plans for retirement. However, you need to understand what features each plan offers to know if they meet your expectations as a person.

The truth is that no one can confine you to making a particular choice as a retiree or intending one. However, experience has shown that an ideal retirement home planning will require that you look out for some features more than others. This is because, at this/that point of your life, it is less about your taste and more about your convenience.

One type of plan that we strongly recommend are small one-story retirement house plans. It’s however important to note that there will be many variations to this plan. For retirees who will be living alone or with just their spouse, going for 2 bedroom retirement house plans may be an ideal option especially if budget constraint is an issue.

Retirement Home Planning – Factors to Consider

This is a delicate stage of your life and your decisions must respect your new status. As you look through different house plans for retirement, you may begin to get a bit confused. To help you make the right choice, here are some things you should consider:

Number of Occupants

This is a huge factor to be considered. It is not wise to go for something that’s too big or too small. More often than not, retirees do not have many people around them at this stage. This is usually because the kids are all grown up and gone their way. It may therefore be best to settle for something that will not leave you with too much unoccupied space.

Certainly you may have to make plans for visitors – the children, grandchildren, and any other person who may come visiting. However, considering that this is a temporary thing, it should not be a major determinant factor.

Maintenance and Convenience

Whether you like it or not, you are likely going to get more fragile as the years roll by. As a result, you need to choose something that will not drain you as regards maintenance. It should be easy to clean and manage in general.

As things are, you have to be careful about where you go. Against this backdrop, go for something that offers convenience. As will be explained much later, you should avoid staircases as much as possible.

Also, the design should help you access every part of the house easily. For instance, reaching your house phone and picking it up should not be a huge task. You should not get turned off by the thought of getting into the kitchen to prepare coffee. Convenience is paramount!

Local Building Codes

Some regulations play a big role in what you can and cannot do when constructing. So, you should run checks and make sure your house plans for retirement do not violate any local building codes.

There is also the homeowners association involved. They may have certain dos and don’ts that you need to find out.

Choosing House Plans for Retirement

We did mention this somewhere above but it cannot be overemphasized. We strongly advise that you stay away from plans that allow the use of stairs. This is even if you think you are (still) as agile as a mountain goat. Do yourself the favor of staying away from plans with stairs.

Even the architect should know that designing something for you requires certain considerations. One of such considerations is the hallway(s). We strongly advise that in the design, doorways and hallways should be large.

Research has shown that many people develop issues with their cartilages and other connecting tissues as they age. As a result, conditions such as arthritis are very common among elderly citizens. So, they need a place that allows them to move freely as some of them even end up using a wheelchair. A place with a large hallway(s) and doorways is appropriate for this reason.

Essential Facilities Should be Right on Point

It is not enough to have the hallways and doorways offer convenience. Every other part of the home must do the same. Essential facilities within the home should also offer this. For instance, the kitchen should be designed in such a manner as to allow easy access to appliances. These include things like the dishwasher, refrigerator, and oven.

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A Small One Story Retirement House Plan that will Amaze You

We did explain that stairs are a no-no for you at this stage of your life. What this means is that one story buildings will be perfect for your needs. Since there are several options you can go for under this category, we want to quickly look at one plan that may interest you.

A Small One Story Retirement House Plan that will Amaze You

This is a great option for retirees who want to enjoy modern architectural features as well as a rustic farmhouse feel. It nicely balances modern features with that farmhouse feel. The square footage, typical designs of the kitchen, doors in the form of sliding barns, wood beams, amazing rear and front porches, and other combine to give it that homey feel.

If this is a plan you will be interested in, you can look through our collection to find one that best meets your specifications. Alternatively, you can contact us and our architects will be glad to work with you to come up with a customized plan that you will be excited about.