An important decision when shopping for a new home in Colorado is choosing a home that that faces the right direction. Although South-Facing Homes are supposed to be the most popular, there are benefits to every direction depending on your own personal needs. So before you put the final signature on your new home, let’s discuss the pro’s of each compass point to find the best one that works for you. What’s the Best Direction for your House to Face?
North Facing Homes in Colorado
If you like to spend most of your time in the kitchen, then a North-Facing house is just for you. Most designs tend to have the kitchen and, occasionally, the dining room in the rear of the house. Because of this, a place that points towards Santa’s house will give you plenty of natural light in the rear areas of the home. Most homeowners enjoy having plants in the kitchen as well and your galley greenery will get the best sunbathing spots.
Even better, with a Northward pointing place, your back yard will always be BBQ ready with plenty of solar time for long parties. In the winter, you’ll also have a sparkling view from the rear windows as well.
East Facing Homes in Colorado
A quarter turn clockwise will also bring fantastic views for a Colorado home. Imagine waking up in the morning and gazing at the mountains with your mocha latte. Housing development designers usually want to capitalize on great scenery and will try extremely hard to make certain that you have a great view as a selling point. Depending on the design, an East-facing home will also provide more even snow melting sunshine for the roof; ensuring that the roof is able to take the snow weight evenly.
West Facing Homes in Colorado
This equal opportunity melting also happens with a West-Facing home as well since most roof designs tend to have the long peak run the length of the house. With a Westward pointed home, you will get to enjoy the mountains from your front porch or as an added accompaniment to watching a Broncos game in the living room since this space is traditionally placed on the front side of the house.
South Facing Homes in Colorado
If you don’t like to shovel the driveway, then a South-Facing House is definitely for you. With the sun beating down on the front of your home, you have a better chance of nature cleaning off your front stoop for you. Although you may not have a great mountain view from the front or back, you will definitely reap the lighting benefits of constant light entering through the largest windows of the home. Small trees and plants with vines are usually best here since they will receive the most light for the longest period of time.
It may seem that the direction of your house is all about lighting; from where the sun comes in to your view going out. However, by being aware of your new home’s directional distinctiveness, you will be able to utilize that lighting to suit your personal needs.
Feel free to call True Performance Real Estate today and any questions you might have about choosing what’s the best direction for your house to face.
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