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  • Designing a Home
  • This DIY Basic, brought to you by KraftMaid, will provide tips on designing a home.
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    Figure B

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    Figure C

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    Designing and building the perfect home takes planning. When the time is comes, it’s important that the design work with your lifestyle.

    • Create a "wish list" (figure A) and include notes on style, layout and special features like a spa bath, a gourmet kitchen, an office or a screened porch.

    • Write a sentence describing your vision for each room.

    • Create a home notebook (figure B) and fill it with ideas gathered from magazines and books.

    • Take a drive and determine home styles and details that appeal to you.

    • Go through decorative magazines and look for the custom features you’d like.

    • Then work with an architect to bring your vision to life.

    • Review floor plans and elevations with your builder (figure C).

    • Designing a home is an exciting process. With proper planning, your new home (figure D) can be the perfect fit for your lifestyle.


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