Choosing which model home to buy is all about finding what works for you. These model homes are designed to be lived in and are meant to be beautiful.
Each one has its own story to tell. They are meant to be beautiful, and each one has a story to share about living in a space. Some say they’re luxurious, but we all know what luxury is. Others say they’re affordable, which is a definite plus.
It all comes down to what you need and what you want in your life.
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Is it easy to live in a park model home?
It depends on what you mean by live. Are you willing to live in a real home that may not be safe or convenient to stores or services?
If so, a park model home is a great option. Park model homes are designed to be affordable, but high quality dwellings. They are typically located in good neighborhood’s with good public transportation and nice weather conditions all the time.
They are usually close to places of worship and other community resources. If you feel comfortable with the design and quality of the home, then it is fine to live in them. They are also known as “hide-and-come-again” homes, since they look different from one day to the next.
It is possible to upgrade your park model home into a high quality models that can be purchased in stores, called “cheapest way out of the box” homes. These require more work and may not be necessary if you also need utilities and such installed.
Do I need to modify the house?
If you want to add more space or expand your home, there are several ways to do it. You can build a new home on top of the one you have, you can add more rooms to the one you have, or you can build a new home next to your existing one.
One of the best ways to add room space is to use an out-of-home-gift-system. For example, if you have a large master bedroom that needs a second sleeping room, then just build a second bedroom next to the other one.
Another way to expand your home is through floor plans. When my house was built, they did not offer floor plans at first. You had to go into another room and find what size room was what size house.
Then, around year five of construction, they started offering floor plans on their website and in the housebookings book! This helps people with layout issues or size gaps in rooms.
How can I make room for my things?
You can save a lot of space by working in a small, livable space. While most people have a large bedroom, a small closet or storage space can make more room for things.
In this model home, there is a large living room, large kitchen, and small bathroom. The entire front of the home is the living room with its doors leading to the other areas. The back has the kitchen and bathroom again.
This model home has small bedrooms on each side which makes plenty of space for furniture. Since these are separate homes, there is no shared furniture to worry about paying off!
There are many ways to make space saving measures.
What about storage space?
Until now, most full-time homesteaders have had little to no storage space. You would have to put away groceries the night before, or in the house, or keep extra things around all the time.
The increased storage space that this model home has comes in the form of deep shelves, a walk-in closet, and aWasher/Dryer. However, this is not an exhaustive list of features.
This model home has additional features such as hidden air conditioning, automatic snow removal, and motion sensitive lighting. Many people find these features helpful because they do not have to worry about turning on lights and cooling down the house during the winter time.
Another notable feature is its size. This model home is only about 1,500 square feet! This reduced floor-to-ceiling height allows for more storage space without taking away from privacy.
Will living in a small space affect my mood?
It may seem small at first, but living in a small space can have its benefits. A small space can help improve your mood.
Can I decorate my park model home?
Can you install an LCD TV? What kind of Internet connection can I get in my home? What kind of stovetop appliances can I add into my kitchen?
If you can add an addition to your home, you can add a double-sized deck, a covered porch, or a community space. If you have open design, you can add more space.
These model homes are designed with different budgets in mind. They are built with solid wood and vinyl siding, rather than foam or canvas. They have normal sized rooms and not much privacy or design separation. They have electricity and water everywhere, just no bathrooms.
Homeowners use them to figure out what style they love and what style they want to incorporate into their homes.
Will my park model home be safe?
How well will my park model home withstand a hurricane and living fulltime in it for years on end?
Those questions are big ones to ponder when looking into purchasing a park model home. There are many studies and articles about how well these homes withstand life events like hurricanes. Plus, with each passing year, it becomes more reliable to assume that this home will last you for the long term too.
In order for someone who is not familiar with homes to understand what the features are on a home, they can think of things like how large the inside is, how comfortable the interior looks, and how well constructed it seems to be. all of which seem important when choosing a home.
Does it cost more to live in a small space?
For most of us, no. There is a range of small space models out there, and most of them are very affordable. Most are under $500,000 in price.
Most people can live a pretty simple life in a small space. You get to spend more time outside, you have more privacy, and you have more space to enjoy your surrounding environment.
You also get to admire your own personal luxury in the small space. You can put down flooring and afford high-quality furniture and decorations.