Things to Consider When Designing Your Home
designing your home.

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This is a short, but informative book that is a collection of some of the more popular house plan articles written by Kirya J. Duncan over the span of a few years. It includes many home design considerations and cover topics that deal with custom house designs, lifestyle considerations when designing, scale and design consistency, resale potential, and home site considerations.

















Table of Contents


CHAPTER 1
CHOOSING TO DO A CUSTOM HOME DESIGN
The Benefits of Designing Your Own Home
How to Start Designing Your House Plans Before Hiring a Building Designer
Building Designer or Architect – Who Best to Design My House Plans?
Interviewing Building Designers For Home Design Services

CHAPTER 2
DESIGN AROUND YOUR LIFESTYLE
Open Floor Plans Versus Closed Floor Plans - Which One Is Right For You?
Daily Traffic Patterns
Things Your Home Design Should Include
Age In Place – Design Your Home For Future Needs

CHAPTER 3
SCALE AND DESIGN CONSISTENCY
The Importance of Scale in Home Design
The Importance of Design Consistency
Scale and Design of Living Rooms
Scale and Design of Dining Rooms
Scale and Design of Bedrooms
Scale and Design of Kitchens
Scale and Design of Laundry Rooms

CHAPTER 4
THINK RESALE
Limit Your Customization
Five Home Design Mistakes to Avoid
Design Features and Ideas That Appeal To All

CHAPTER 5
SITE CONSIDERATIONS
Choosing Which Direction Your House Should Face

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