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Designing Your Dream Home

Thomas Nelson

Contents

Acknowledgments.................................................................ixIntroduction....................................................................xi1: Getting Started and Staying Organized........................................1What You Will Need to Get Started...............................................1How to Use Your Tote Bags.......................................................2How to Organize Your Binders....................................................2How to Use Your Wheeled Luggage.................................................82: Hiring Your Team.............................................................27Hiring Your Architect...........................................................27Hiring Your Interior Designer...................................................31Hiring Your Builder.............................................................333: Purchasing Land, a Home, or a Condominium....................................51What Is Due Diligence?..........................................................51Due Diligence before Buying Raw Land or a Home..................................52Due Diligence before Buying a Condominium.......................................554: How to Be Prepared When Working with Your Architect..........................63Binder 1: Blank Forms...........................................................63Binder 4: Design................................................................64Binder 5: Team Meeting and Communications.......................................66Binder 6: Existing Content/Wish List Photos and Tear Sheets.....................665: The Rooms in Your House......................................................87Apartment Area..................................................................87Attic...........................................................................88Bar.............................................................................89Basement........................................................................90Bathrooms.......................................................................92Bedrooms........................................................................98Bedroom Closets.................................................................101Breakfast Room..................................................................102Butler's Pantry.................................................................102Control Room....................................................................103Dining Room.....................................................................104Driveway........................................................................105Entry Foyer.....................................................................106Exercise Room...................................................................107Exterior Front Entry............................................................109Family Room.....................................................................109Garage..........................................................................110Kitchen.........................................................................111Kitchen Pantry..................................................................116Laundry Room....................................................................117Library.........................................................................118Living Room/Great Room..........................................................119Mechanical Room.................................................................120Media Room......................................................................120Morning Kitchen.................................................................121Mudroom.........................................................................121Nursery.........................................................................122Office..........................................................................123Playroom/Game Room..............................................................124Pool House......................................................................124Porch, Patio, Deck, and Balcony.................................................124Powder Room/Half Bath...........................................................125Safe Room.......................................................................125Specialty Room..................................................................126Wine Room.......................................................................1266: Ceilings, Doors, Floors, Lighting, Walls, and Windows........................205Ceiling Options.................................................................205Door Options....................................................................206Floor Options...................................................................208Lighting Fixture Options........................................................209Interior Wall Options...........................................................209Window Options..................................................................2117: Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing...............................................219Electrical......................................................................219HVAC............................................................................222Plumbing........................................................................223Water Heaters...................................................................2238: Hardware and Stone/Tile......................................................231Cabinet Door and Drawer Hardware................................................231Bathroom Hardware...............................................................232Bedroom Closet Hardware.........................................................233Kitchen Hardware................................................................233Laundry Room Hardware...........................................................233Hardware in Miscellaneous Rooms.................................................233Miscellaneous Exterior and Architectural Hardware...............................233Door Hardware...................................................................234Stone and Tile..................................................................2379: Special Considerations.......................................................255Infants and Toddlers............................................................255Children of All Ages............................................................256Noise Checklist.................................................................257Christmas Decorations...........................................................257Senior Needs....................................................................258Protecting Your Home and Family.................................................259Going Green.....................................................................26010: Reviewing Architectural Plans...............................................265Electrical Plans: Do an Imaginary Walk-Through..................................26611: Shopping Forms..............................................................27912: Entire-Home Selection Forms.................................................30313: Building...