Design Considerations

When envisioning a dream home, most see the outside. But we live inside. Therefore, the residence should be designed, first of all, to function the way we want - to get the proper flow and to meet the needs of our family and lifestyle. That means designing from the inside out! Once designed for the way you live, we'll help ensure that your home looks the way you dreamed of from the outside.

To begin, make a prioritized list of the following:

1. Actual needs: Number of bedrooms, baths, floors, etc.
2. Priorities: Master suite, big kitchen, dining room, family room, porches, etc.
3. Foundation: slab, crawl space, basement, walk-out (adjust to site)
4. Placement of rooms: Children's bedrooms in relation to master, utilities
5. Amenities: garage, spa, mud room, etc.
6. Assign room sizes and space requirements for each room
7. Make sure the plan fits your lot, or that the lot fits your plan.

At this point, your Barna Distributor can be immensely helpful in helping you maximize the livable space, suggest ideas to fit your lifestyle and needs, and ensure that your priorities are met within your budget.