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Needs & Wants

February 23rd, 2008 by admin

Whether you are designing your custom log home or searching for a floor plan that best suits your style of living, here is a list that helps you separate your needs from your wants. The size/type of home that you choose will most of the time, rely on your budget. In order to determine size, it is important to know the number & types of rooms you will need to accommodate the lifestyle of the occupants. After all, healthy living is only possible if everyone is happy with what has been included. If there is still room in the budget, some bonus rooms could be added, a more elaborate design chosen, or possibly the ability to purchase those expensive appliances you’ve always wanted. This list will guarantee confidence that you are building the log home that really suits you or your family’s lifestyle.

  Need Want
Interior    
   
Entry    
Foyer    
Rear Entry (Mudroom)    
Enclosed Porch    
   
Common Gathering rooms    
Living Room    
Great Room    
Family Room    
Game room    
Recreation Room    
Billiards Room    
Den    
   
Possible Eating Areas    
Eat-in Kitchen    
Stand alone Kitchen    
Breakfast Bar    
Breakfast Nook    
Formal Dining Area    
   
Sleeping Quarters    
Master Bedroom (#…)    
Family Bedroom(s) (#…)    
Guest Bedroom(s) (#…)    
   
Bathrooms    
Master Bath    
Shared Bath    
Guest Bath    
Sauna    
Jetted Tub    
Double Shower    
Steam Room    
   
   
Working Spaces    
Laundry Room    
Utility Room    
Office    
Hobby/Craft Room    
Exercise Room    
Workshop    
Computer Room    
   
Storage Areas    
Front/Back Entry Closets    
Pantry    
Walk-In Closets    
Book Shelves    
Basement    
Garage    
Tool Shed    
Pet Room    
   
Exterior    
   
Out Door Rooms    
Covered Porches    
Deck    
Patio/Terrace    
Gazebo    
Free Standing Shelters    
Outdoor Kitchen    
   
Vehicular Spaces    
Attached Garage    
Free Standing Garages    
Open Parking Area    
Carport    
   
Recreation Spaces    
Pool    
Hot Tub    
Ponds\Gardens    
Pets or Animal Areas    

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About Kealey & Tackaberry Log Homes Ltd.

Healthy, natural, & energy efficient living that everyone deserves

Kealey & Tackaberry Log Homes is a family operated business situated in Pakenham, Ontario just 40km West of Ottawa. We build complete handcrafted and milled log homes. With the use of natural, non-manufactured materials, the homes we build are virtually free of toxins normally associated with new construction and thus provide excellent indoor air quality. Through building with logs and meeting R2000 standards we can achieve the highest grade of energy-efficient homes available today.