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Which Home Design Is Right For Me?

A Homeowner Guide to Exploring Rebuild Options

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One of the first questions many homeowners ask is: “Which design should I be looking at?”

There is no single answer.

The right home depends on your household, your property, your goals, and how you want the home to support your family over time.

The designs shown by Regen Maui are intended as starting points for conversation, not fixed products.

All homes require site-specific review.

First

Think About Your Household

Before focusing on square footage, think about how the home will actually be used.

Questions to consider:

  • How many people will live in the home?
  • Will grandparents or extended family live with you?
  • Do you expect your household to grow?
  • Do you need a home office?
  • Would an accessory dwelling unit (ohana) be useful?
  • Are accessibility or aging-in-place considerations important?

A slightly smaller home that functions well often performs better than a larger home that does not fit your family's needs.

Design options

Compare the five starting points.

Approximate Size

1-Bedroom Ohana

675 sq ft

May Be a Good Fit For

  • Single residents
  • Couples
  • Kūpuna
  • Aging-in-place households
  • Accessory dwelling units
  • Rental units

Benefits

  • Smaller footprint
  • Lower construction costs
  • Lower utility demand
  • Easier maintenance
  • Potential flexibility as an ohana unit

Things to Consider

  • Limited future expansion
  • Less flexibility for larger households
  • Storage needs should be carefully planned

Approximate Size

2-Bedroom Home

870 sq ft

May Be a Good Fit For

  • Couples
  • Small families
  • Shared households
  • Compact rebuild parcels

Benefits

  • Efficient use of space
  • Lower operating costs
  • Flexible room arrangements
  • Easier fit on many Lahaina lots

Things to Consider

  • May feel constrained for larger families
  • Future growth should be considered

Approximate Size

3-Bedroom Home

1,200 sq ft

May Be a Good Fit For

  • Families with children
  • Multi-use households
  • Home office users
  • Long-term family flexibility

Benefits

  • Strong balance between size and efficiency
  • Additional room for changing family needs
  • Suitable for many common household arrangements

Things to Consider

  • Larger footprint than 1- or 2-bedroom options
  • Site constraints may affect feasibility on some parcels

Approximate Size

4-Bedroom Home

1,455 sq ft

May Be a Good Fit For

  • Larger families
  • Multigenerational households
  • Families needing dedicated work or study spaces

Benefits

  • Greater flexibility
  • Additional privacy
  • Better accommodation of changing household needs

Things to Consider

  • Larger construction budget
  • Larger site requirements
  • Additional utility demand

Approximate Size

5-Bedroom Flagship Home

3,305 sq ft

May Be a Good Fit For

  • Multigenerational living
  • Multiple family units
  • Community Land Trust demonstration projects
  • Families exploring ADUs and shared living arrangements

Benefits

  • Demonstrates the full regenerative system
  • Integrates multiple living units
  • Supports extended-family living
  • Serves as a proof-of-concept model

Things to Consider

  • Not appropriate for every lot
  • Larger budget requirements
  • Additional coordination and permitting considerations

Beyond Bedrooms

The number of bedrooms is only one factor.

Lot Size

Setbacks, easements, access, utilities, and parcel dimensions all influence feasibility.

Slope

Steeper lots may require additional design and engineering work.

Utilities

Existing infrastructure can affect cost and complexity.

Household Goals

Some families prioritize:

  • Lower utility costs
  • Aging in place
  • Rental income
  • Multigenerational living
  • Solar and battery systems
  • Water reuse
  • Reduced maintenance

Different goals may point toward different design pathways.

Every Property Is Different

These designs are intended to help families compare possibilities.

Final feasibility depends on:

  • Site review
  • Household needs
  • Permitting requirements
  • Utility conditions
  • Budget considerations
  • Regulatory review

No design can be recommended without understanding the specific property.

Not Sure Which Design Fits?

That is completely normal.

Many homeowners begin the process without knowing which option is most appropriate.

The first conversation is simply an opportunity to review your property, household needs, and goals.

You do not need to make a design decision before reaching out.

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Submit an inquiry and tell us a little about your property and household.

Regen Maui can help identify which design pathways may be worth exploring.

There is no obligation to move forward.

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