What determines satisfaction with one's home?
For many people, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the floor plan. The number of rooms, traffic flow, and amount of storage. These are often the first things discussed during consultations about building a home.
However, satisfaction after actually moving in is not determined solely by the floor plan. Rather, how the materials are used makes a big difference in how you feel on a daily basis.
1 |The floor plan doesn't necessarily need to be elaborate.
The floor plan is an important element that forms the basis of a home.
However, it doesn't always require special ingenuity.
In actual design work, it's not uncommon for clients to say, "I'd like a floor plan similar to the house I've lived in before."
A familiar arrangement that you've grown accustomed to for many years provides a sense of security that's ingrained in your body.
Forcibly changing it doesn't necessarily lead to satisfaction.
A home is not meant to highlight its features, but rather to be a vessel that accommodates one's life. Even if the floor plan is simple, that in itself is rarely a problem.
2 | No matter the floor plan, "materials" are unavoidable.
On the other hand, even more unavoidable than the floor plan is how to handle the materials.
No matter how well-organized the floor plan may be, the impression of a home can change dramatically depending on the choice of materials.
In reality, we see many houses where the interior finish is almost entirely wallpaper. I feel that this is overwhelmingly due to budget constraints rather than a design choice.
Of course, there's nothing inherently wrong with wallpaper itself.
However,
from the perspective of overall satisfaction with your home,
ending the matter solely on that is
a bit of a wasteful choice.
3. The quality of the material is revealed in the places you touch every day.
In our homes, the parts that people interact with the most are the walls, doors, windows, and floors.
- Putting your hands on the wall
- Opening and closing a door
- Standing near a window
- Walking barefoot on the floor
These are actions that are repeated unconsciously in our daily lives.
That's why,Materials that we touch, materials we see every daybut,
It has a very significant impact on the sense of comfort.
By using natural materials in these areas as much as possible, the atmosphere of your home will change dramatically.
Don't put off choosing materials.
Or, don't leave everything to the designer.
This attitude will lead to greater satisfaction with your home.
4. The value of a material is determined by how it is used.
The value of materials in a home is not determined by whether they are expensive or not.
What's important is where and how it was used.
For example, even with a limited budget, you can dramatically change the overall impression of a space by concentrating materials in areas that have a significant impact, such as a portion of a wall, fixtures, or flooring.
Conversely, if you finish the entire surface uniformly without considering the materials, you'll end up with a home that leaves no lasting impression.
The key to success with materials lies in their placement and usage, rather than their quantity. This decision will significantly impact your satisfaction with your home.
5 | The quality of the materials becomes clear through "comparison".
The important thing when choosing materials is not to be fixated on just one option.
We strongly recommend comparing multiple materials, especially for flooring and fixtures.
For example, when choosing flooring, instead of narrowing your options down to just one company, try ordering samples from several manufacturers.
By actually placing them side by side, you can see the differences in color, texture, hardness, and appearance relatively.
By comparing them, you can gradually clarify what you like and what kind of atmosphere you prefer.
Choosing materials isn't about finding the right answer. It's a process of finding what suits you.
6. It's important not to "give up" on material selection.
Building a home involves many decisions, and you might get tired along the way.
As a result, the selection of materials may be left entirely to the designer, or the decision may be made to simply say, "Anything will do."
However, if you don't bother with material selection, you're more likely to be left with a feeling that "something just doesn't feel right" after you start living in the house.
You don't need to decide everything in detail.
However, it's important to consider and choose the places you touch and look at in your own way.
That accumulation of experiences leads to a sense of satisfaction with one's home.
Summary | Satisfaction with one's home is nurtured through daily life.
The level of satisfaction with a home isn't determined the moment it's completed.
It's something that accumulates little by little in our daily lives.
- The feel when you touch it
- The appearance of the material that comes into view
- How it changes over time
These accumulated experiences create the feeling that "we're glad we chose this house."
The level of satisfaction with a home is determined more by how the materials are used than by the cleverness of the floor plan.
And that decision becomes more reliable when the residents themselves are involved.
We believe that carefully considering the materials used is the surest shortcut to creating a home you can cherish for years to come.