| If you are looking to design your own home and | | | | you can integrate into your home plan. As you |
| have it built, then you probably are going to need | | | | come across ideas that stand out to you, try |
| the help of a designer or architect. Laying out | | | | putting them in a scrapbook. For example, cut out |
| your dream home from top to bottom takes | | | | images in magazines and then follow it up with |
| experience and expertise, but it also takes your | | | | notes about what it is you like about the image. |
| input, as the owner. Only you have an idea in | | | | You can also take photographs of other people's |
| your mind of what you are seeking and maybe | | | | homes or rooms. Keeping track of this |
| even an idea of the layout. | | | | information will help you when you meet with |
| So in choosing the right design for you, here are a | | | | architect or builder. You will want to provide as |
| few tips to consider. | | | | much information as possible to your designer in |
| 1. Get inspired. The idea of planning your own | | | | regards to everything from design to paint colors, |
| home can be exciting to exhausting. There are | | | | door hardware, plumbing fixtures, counter-tops, |
| many ideas out there to help you discover what | | | | built-ins, stair details, appliances, etc. |