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Posted on: 1 April 2019

Designing an ideal custom house can be difficult. It is not uncommon for people to be dissatisfied with the final architectural draft. In general, this problem arises because future homeowners feel that their ideas were not incorporated into the design. If the unique preferences are not included in the draft, the design will not feel like a dream house. The cause of this type of complication and general discontent is the poor presentation of ideas. Therefore, if you would like to have a custom house which matches your dreams, you must present your vision and ideas to your chosen architect effectively. Here are crucial guidelines for preparing for your design consultation.

Check Out Your Lot

You should check out your residential lot before making decisions on your design. This process is crucial because an ideal custom design should be compatible with the land on which it will be built. When making an assessment of your property, you should determine the best configuration for your house. This decision should depend on factors like the shape of the lot and the movement of the sun. You should also take the slope of the land into account and determine how this can be used to improve your design ideas.

Collect Some Materials

If you are interested in a certain type of house design, you should think about collecting some materials to help you get your thoughts across to your designer. It can be difficult to explain the specifics of a certain architectural style or unique design elements if you are not an expert in the field. If you have some visual material, you will avoid miscommunication. You can collect your ideas by taking photos of likable designs, cutting out magazine pictures and even printing out home design photos from websites. Alternatively, you can download different photos or use specialty smart device applications to catalogue the ideas.

Sketch Your Vision

Finally, you should sketch out your home design vision. This is one of the most effective methods for getting your ideas across, especially in relation to the placement of different rooms and the flow of movement in the building. You do not need to have a specialty computer application to create a rough draft of your dream house. You will only need a notebook and a pencil to carry out this task. When drafting, visualise different ideas such as open floors, closed rooms, indoor-outdoor spaces and multiple stories. Compare varying design options and merge diverse ideas until you create your perfect custom house. 

For more information about considerations for architectural drafting, speak to a local contractor.