Before You Build

Design considerations when reviewing a floor plan

A thoughtful guide for homeowners reviewing a floor plan before building.

Before construction begins, a careful review of your floor plan can reveal opportunities to improve comfort, circulation, and everyday function.

In this guide, interior designer Mary Hawthorne walks through the same questions designers often ask when reviewing residential plans.

Inside the guide:

• circulation and movement through the home
• kitchen workflow and gathering spaces
• sightlines and privacy
• lighting and electrical planning
• common red flags to notice early
• a final checklist for reviewing your plan

This guide is designed to help homeowners slow down and thoughtfully review their plans before building.

This guide is educational in nature and does not replace the advice of licensed building or design professionals.

This guide is helpful if you:

• are building a custom home
• are reviewing a stock floor plan
• want to avoid common design mistakes
• want to think through how your home will function day to day

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