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 design the objective 4: develop specification plan
2: sketch your plan 5: meet with an architect
3: view house plans    

Step1: Design the Objective

Let's begin with the design objective. What are you looking to accomplish in your home remodeling?

— newer kitchen
— room addition
— greater size dimension
— working office environment
— other?___________________

link to our Home Improvement directory for ideas and product trends:




also link to our directory of design galleries for pictorial views:
link to design gallery

Sketch Your Plan

Sketch your ideas on piece of paper. Don't get bogged down with details. That will come later when working with an architect or designer.

View House Plans

Iif you are looking for a simple project, you might be able to buy stock remodeling plans from more than 100 leading residential designers for every size-style-budget. Select the size of home plan you would like to view:


   

Develop Project Specification Plan:

The specification plan defines what you want to accomplish. It will list the size and type of room, the general layout, the plumbing needs, flooring requirements, type of doors and windows, the landscaping layout of the yard, brand, make, model, color, etc.

You will use this plan to discuss your remodeling project with an architect or designer

Meet with an Architect:

You are now ready to meet with an architect who will use your project specification plan, current home layout, and your design ideas to tailor a plan that can be used to bid for contractors, obtain financing, and begin the project.

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or use the local Yellow Pages to search architects:
search home architect


Other Places to Look:

Use an online architect:
www.virtualarchitect.com
Another online directory for architects:
www.architectsusa.com

Use a draftsman to modify an existing plan — less expensive:
www.servicemagic.com
search yellow pages:
search for drafting services