Understanding Manufactured Home Floor Plans

Understanding home floor plans can be challenging for many individuals. The aerial view provided by a floor plan may not align with our usual perception of a building, leading to confusion regarding room layout, dimensions, and overall home size. Below are some helpful tips to assist you in deciphering and interpreting floor plans.

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1. Learning the Scale of the Floor Plans

A crucial aspect of reading floor plans is comprehending the scale represented. It’s essential to grasp the measurements indicated on the plans to gauge the size of the home and individual rooms accurately. Most floor plans adhere to a specific scale, such as one inch on paper equating to ten feet in reality. While most manufacturers include exterior dimensions and room sizes, some plans may incorporate common furniture layouts to provide a sense of scale for each room. Singlewide, doublewide, and triplewide layouts can be vastly different, but still all qualify as manufactured homes.

2. Visualize Walking through the Front Door

Attempting to absorb an entire floor plan at once can be overwhelming. Instead, visualize taking a virtual tour through the proposed home using the floor plan as your guide. Begin by locating the front door, typically marked with a break in the wall and a protruding line indicating the door’s direction of swing. Envision yourself entering through the front door and take note of the room you step into. Is it a foyer or a primary living area?

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3. Proceed with Your Virtual Tour

After mentally walking through the front door, assess the space you encounter. Evaluate the flow between rooms and ensure it aligns with your lifestyle and preferences. Consider printing out the floor plan and tracing potential pathways through the home using your finger or a pen. Pay attention to window placements and available wall space, as these factors can influence furniture arrangement. Verify whether access to bedroom areas and essential spaces, such as laundry rooms and rear exits, meets your family’s needs.

By familiarizing yourself with the nuances of manufactured home floor plans, the process of selecting your ideal home becomes more manageable. Additionally, keep in mind that our manufacturers offer customization options, allowing you to tailor existing floor plans to suit your specific requirements or preferences. Start your manufactured home buying experience by choosing your delivery state today!