The Beginning of the Home Design Layout Process

When you decide to remodel your house or add onto it, you have to plan ahead very carefully. I suggest that you get ideas by looking through magazines and books to make sure you know what you are looking for. Once you know how much room you want to add or remodel, not in terms of square footage but in terms of areas or rooms you want to add or remodel like:  you might want to add a new family room or a new guest bedroom and bath, or you might want to just remodel the kitchen, or add a small breakfast nook. Whatever it is you want, needs to be clear in your mind. Once you achieve that, look for a professional who specializes in residential design in your area.   

Licensed architects charge high fees and their designs are not necessarily better that those of a residential designer. The truth is, if the architect specializes in commercial or institutional for example or if he/she works in construction litigation cases only, you are better off hiring a college student to prepare your drawings. Continue reading →