By Agnes Dela Pena | May 11th, 2024
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday… Monday? Where’s the weekend? House, dorm, school, work… home? Where’s your third place?
The past weeks seem to be an endless loop of 9 to 5, some even having a 5 to 9. Less time spent relaxing, and not enough accommodating places to hang out in. That, and the loss of a third place. Taken from Ray Oldenburg, your third place should “come with a sense of ease and offer respite from the world” – without removing you from it altogether. And to some, it can be a dream retreat from the fuss and rush of the city.
You seem to be aching for a third place, huh? Care to take some tips on how to start creating your home away from home? Well then, here are a few steps to take:
- Bare Necessities
No, it’s not singing that Disney song while you tramp in the Philippines’ rich and lush forests. It’s more of knowing what you would need when staying at your rest house, and where to gather the necessities around the place you would like to settle in. It’s simple to forget about your worries and your strife, but don’t forget to look for the bare necessities!
- Consider Comfort
A vacation house is where you can relax the formalities and make yourself comfortable. It should be a place with a stable foundation and an unobstructed view – taking you away from your troubles. That, plus the temporary residency. These traits make up comfortability – the one thing you should look for when finding and building your dream vacation home.
- Negotiate your Non-Negotiables
Consider the location, locals, convenience, commute, amenities, accommodation, safety, and development in the area. Communicate with your contractor on your non-negotiables, to not confine you to the factors that may affect your comfortability, residence, safety, and values.
- Budge in with a Budget
Affordable essentials are the way to go. Places tend to mark the prices up as the demand increases, as the law of supply and demand goes. It’s best to plan for and research every aspect that can be considered for your dream rest house – so stray away from avoidable luxury.
- Be a “Man with a Plan”. Or just Hire a Man.
Plan what you want to do with the rest house for the long-term. Apply the WIIFM Approach: “What’s In It For Me” (WIIFM), to make sure that your rest house is more than just a getaway. You can put it up for rental, build a business, or even consider booking for travelers and tourists! Or, you can hire an agent to get you all set up.
Now, you’re ready to put your vacation plans into action. For house construction, Balai Bayi can help with your search for the perfect “third place.” Scroll down to the project requests section after signing in, and we’ll take your dream to the drafting table!
We hope you will consider Balai Bayi with these first five steps for your second home, your third place!