When designing the home of your dreams, there are many aspects that need to be considered.
Every detail will end up as something that can be an enhancement or detriment to the overall appearance that is being sought.
One problem that plagues a design is the idea not being as practical in use as it was beautiful in thought and appearance.
A better idea is to use a design that is flexible enough to incorporate new ideas in the event they are needed.
As an example, one common idea that may require improvement is the use of a marble floor.
Aesthetically, this creates a look of timelessness as the practice has been documented back to ancient times such as the floor of the Parthenon of ancient Greece.
This idea, however, leads to other issues entirely when it comes to maintenance.
Also, let us not forget the effect cold marble has on the feet first thing in the morning.
Flexibility of the look allows for certain compromises to be made.
In effect, color can be added while at the same time providing a warmer atmosphere by the addition of contemporary area rugs.
The abstract design most entail along with the addition of sturdy wool to make for a less frigid standing location becomes a change in the original plan without losing a lot of the feel that was desired.
It also lowers the amount of on-floor traffic areas that will require cleaning and buffing at regular intervals over the life of the house.
In essence, when planning your dream home feel free to set it up as desired in the mind's eye.
Realize, however, that real-life functionality may require some deviation and be willing to allow for the design to evolve as these imperfections are found.
This will lead to more enjoyment once the idea reaches completion and the home is created to absolute fulfillment.