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Even though you may have space that's left unfinished (basement, bonus room, storage) go ahead and make a plan or three showing ways you would finish it if you were doing so now. You may find that you'll shift some things around (HVAC, ductwork, pipes, electrical, plumbing, windows, supports, etc)
Adam
it would probably be a good idea to keep the kitchen hidden from the
front door and living room. Who needs their dirty dishes in plain sight?
D. Jay Newman
Take your plans and lay out each room on the floor of your garage or another area, so you can physically get a feel for the room dimensions. You'll find that what may look big enough or have the right geometry on paper may not work well once the walls are up. I made some pretty drastic changes in our home right after we poured the footers for the foundation, and I'm very glad we did. If we would have laid things out beforehand and not assumed that some dimensions were good enough, it would have saved us some effort.
Bob