Today’s families have a lot to juggle — busy work schedules, managing children’s schoolwork and extracurricular activities, balancing household tasks, and ensuring enough quality time together, all while tackling the demands of modern life.
The right features in a new home can make all the difference. As you embark on your home-buying journey, the following considerations can help you find a place that will serve your family for years to come.
An open floor plan — meaning one large space that includes the kitchen, family/living room and dining room—allows robust and integrated family interaction. Meal prepping in the kitchen, homework in the dining room, building Legos in the living room all become shared experiences.
Families inherently come with a lot of stuff. Toys, sports equipment, baby gear, the list goes on. Mudrooms, garage storage, walk-in closets, and built-in storage cabinets provide additional space to keep things organized and clutter-free.
A play area, homework nook, workout space, or work-from-home office, you decide what’s best! Having a bonus or flexible space within a home allows families to customize space to fit their needs—and continue to evolve it as families grow. These extra spaces can also provide a spot for alone time.
Efficiency and flow can save you time and lessen stress. For instance, an upstairs laundry room near bedrooms makes washing easier. Grouping kids’ bedrooms together can offer siblings a sense of security and allows parent privacy—a win-win for all.
Families need space to run, explore and enjoy fresh air. In addition to backyard space, parks and playgrounds foster curiosity, social development, mental well-being, and appreciation of nature.
With nine builders, 13 product lines and 75+ floor plans, Painted Prairie’s new homes offer families incredible options to customize — not to mention 10+ parks and acres of open space scattered throughout the neighborhood. Explore our home builders to learn more about their family-focused features.
