Providing Architectural Design & Drafting across Southwestern Ontario for over 21 years!
Do you have questions? Contact us today.

FIVE TIPS TO HELP DESIGN YOUR NEW HOME

March 18, 2021

Renovating or building your new home is an exciting endeavor and can also be an overwhelming one. There are countless decisions to make along with planning, designing, signing of contracts, transactions, and so on that can leave the calmest individual into a tailspin. Fret not! You will first have to create a detailed vision of every feature you want to include in your new home and make sure your requirements fit within your budget.

However, the process of designing a home is very demanding and challenging, and it’s best to work with experts who will assist you every step of the way and align themselves with what you are planning to invest. To help you make the right choices and decisions during the designing phase, Robinson Design & Drafting has listed five security tips to keep in mind when designing your new home.

Tip #1: Plan well in advance
You may have individual ambitions and expectations in terms of the final result for your new home. So before beginning, create a rough layout and list out all the requirements of the exterior and interior of the property. Make sure to keep in mind when planning a basic property brief to include your family’s lifestyle.

Tip #2: Seek the help of professionals
The next step is to transform the basic idea into a detailed scope of work, and the best way to achieve it is by getting on board a professional. They will assist with the floor plan, major structural work, purchasing or material, color selection, etc. It is vital to hire the right professional at this stage as they need to make sure to match up to your expectation and budget and help you reach your home’s design goals.

Tip #3: Set a realistic budget
Drawing up a responsible budget is the most crucial element to determine the project design as it will be the amount you can spend on your new home. Therefore set your budget accurately as possible so that you can manage your cash flow throughout the stages of the project.

Tip #4: Stick to your plan
Make sure you stick to the plan and steer clear of any last-minute design changes. Do a thorough look around and spend some time before finalizing the plan so that you stay within your budget and choices.

Tip #5: Manage your stress
And most importantly, acknowledge the emotional aspect of your project. Deciding to build your dream is a huge undertaking involving excitement and stress. There will be some ups and downs, so it’s best to share it with friends and family to reduce some of the load off your shoulders.

For more tips on home remodeling, reach out to Robinson Design & Drafting. We are a leading design and consulting firm in Point Edward, ON, that offer personalized and one-on-one service for our client’s unique wants and needs. We employ the services of architectural designers and use the latest in computer-assisted design and drafting techniques to provide the highest degree of quality in our construction documents. Our design services are extended to clients across Point Edward, Sarnia, London, Chatham-Kent, Windsor, Goderich, Grand Bend, Strathroy, St. Thomas, GTA, Bruce Peninsula, Barrie, and Ontario.

© 2024 Robinson Design & Drafting
© 2024 Robinson Design & Drafting