Creating the Perfect Floorplan for Your Lifestyle

When it comes to designing your dream home, the floorplan is where everything starts—and at Buffum Homes, we believe your floorplan should fit you. Not the other way around. With over 25 years of floorplans in our back pocket, we’ve got a wide range of great layouts to help spark inspiration, but because we’re a true custom builder, the fun part is making it yours.

Start With a Solid Base—Then Make It Yours

We have dozens of tried-and-true plans that we’ve honed over the years, but we also know no two families live the same way. Maybe you love one of our layouts but want to add built-ins, expand a mudroom, or reconfigure a bathroom—done. Or maybe you want to scrap the whole thing and design a home from scratch. We do that too.

Custom means customizable. And we’re here for all of it.

Questions to Consider While Crafting Your Ideal Layout:

◦ Is this your forever home or a short-term stop?
If you’re staying long-term, you might want to think ahead—main floor living, fewer stairs, maybe even space for aging family members down the road.
If it’s more temporary, you might focus on style and resale value.

◦ How much space do you actually want to maintain?
Sure, a huge home sounds fun until it’s time to vacuum all those extra rooms. Think about how much space you’ll use—and how much you’re willing to clean.

◦ Do you love to entertain?
If hosting is your thing, think open-concept kitchens, spacious dining areas, or even a bar in the basement. Guest suites, second dishwashers, and big patios are great for entertaining too.

◦ Is your family growing—or frequently visiting?
More bedrooms, bunk rooms, extra bathrooms, or a finished basement for the cousins from out of town can make a big difference.

Go Beyond the Basics—Get Creative

This is your custom home. Have fun with it.
Why not add something a little unexpected?

◦ A golf simulator room
◦ A movie theater or cozy media space
◦ An expansive concrete patio for summer nights
◦ A wrap-around porch for your morning coffee
◦ A wine cellar, butler’s pantry, or even a home gym
◦ Secret rooms, built-in bookshelves, or a mudroom with a dog-washing station—yep, we’ve done that too

Whatever you dream up, we’ll figure out how to make it work.

Aesthetics Matter—But Function Comes First

Paint colors, lighting, and cabinet hardware come later. First, think about how your home will function. The layout and features of your floorplan set the tone for how you’ll live in your space. A thoughtful, well-planned layout will support your lifestyle now and into the future. Buffum Homes will support you throughout the entire process so you don’t need to worry about functionality or aesthetics .

Let’s Get Customizable

At Buffum Homes, we’re not here to push you into a one-size-fits-all plan. We’re here to build the home that fits you. Whether that means tweaking an existing layout or dreaming up something completely new, we’re ready to get started.

Your lifestyle. Your needs. Your home.

Let’s build something amazing together.