HOME DESIGN CHECKLIST

 

A.     ABOUT THE OWNERS

 

1. Family members/ages__________________________________

 

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2. Any special needs?____________________________________

 

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3. Where does your family spend most time together?___________

 

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4. Where does your family eat most meals?___________________

 

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5. Does your family usually watch TV together, or do you prefer separate TV-watching areas for parents and children?______________________________________________

 

6. How do you entertain?_________________________________

 

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7. How important are formal living areas to you?______________

 

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8. How do you plan to use your yard?_______________________

 

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Notes_________________________________________________

 

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B. LOT

 

1. Dimensions__________________________________________

 

2. Topography__________________________________________

 

3. Special features (views, water, trees, adjacent property, etc.)

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4. Owner requirements (views, driveway access, etc.)___________

 

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Notes_________________________________________________

 

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C. HOUSE - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

 

1.    Anticipated square footage______________________________

 

2.    Budget range for total home/lot package __________________

 

 

3. Preferred architectural style_____________________________

 

4. How many levels?_____________________________________

 

5. If two story, how many staircases and where?_______________

 

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6. Basement?___________________________________________

 

7. Preferred exterior materials / colors_______________________

 

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8. Window style preferences_______________________________

 

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9. Door style preferences_________________________________

 

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10. How many garages?__________________________________

 

   

11. Special garage requirements (location, storage, hobby area, etc.)

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12. Number / location of bedrooms_________________________

 

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13. Number / location of baths_____________________________

 

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14. Special room requirements_____________________________

 

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15. In which rooms do you want fireplaces?__________________

 

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16. Preferred laundry location______________________________

 

Notes_________________________________________________

 

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D. ROOMS - SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

 

1. Foyer

 

Size__________________________________________________

 

Style_________________________________________________

 

Ceiling height__________________________________________

 

Notes_________________________________________________

 

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2. Living room

 

Location______________________________________________

 

Formal or informal?_____________________________________

 

How will it be used?_____________________________________

 

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What furniture must it accommodate?_______________________

 

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Special features_________________________________________

 

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Ceiling height__________________________________________

 

Notes_________________________________________________

 

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3. Dining room

 

Location______________________________________________

 

Formal or informal?_____________________________________

 

How will it be used______________________________________

 

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What furniture must it accommodate?_______________________

 

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Special features_________________________________________

 

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Ceiling height__________________________________________

 

Dining room notes_______________________________________

 

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4. Kitchen

 

Will the kitchen typically be used for serious meal preparation, or for quick, convenient meals?______________________________

 

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Will you eat most family meals here?________________________

 

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Do you want a breakfast counter with stools?_________________

 

Which type of work area do you prefer - island or peninsula?

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Describe the type of appliances you want and where they should be located:

 

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What material should counters be?__________________________

 

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What style, color and configuration of cabinets do you want?

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Do you want a desk in or near the kitchen?___________________

 

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Will your family use an outdoor eating area off the kitchen?

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Do you want a walk-in pantry?_____________________________

 

Ceiling height__________________________________________

 

Other kitchen requirements________________________________

 

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Notes_________________________________________________

 

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5. Family room

 

Should family room be open to kitchen?_____________________

 

Will family’s main TV/VCR be located here?_________________

 

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Where should fireplace be located in relation to TV?___________

 

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Describe furniture planned for family room___________________

 

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Need a wet bar?_________________________________________

 

Ceiling height__________________________________________

 

Notes_________________________________________________

 

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6. Study or home office

 

Need one?_____________________________________________

 

Where should it be located?_______________________________

 

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How will it be used?_____________________________________

 

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What special electrical or wiring needs?_____________________

 

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Notes_________________________________________________

 

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7. Owners’ suite

 

First or second floor?____________________________________

 

Want patio or deck access?________________________________

 

Fireplace?_____________________________________________

 

Sitting area or retreat?____________________________________

 

What furniture must it accommodate?_______________________

 

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Need adjacent exercise, hobby, office, or nursery area?__________

 

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Ceiling height__________________________________________

 

Closet requirements_____________________________________

 

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Prefer closet access from bath, bedroom, or dressing area?_______

 

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Preferred sink/counter layout______________________________

 

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Shower for one or two?___________________________________

 

What style tub?_________________________________________

 

Other bath requirements__________________________________

 

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Notes_________________________________________________

 

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8. Secondary bedrooms

 

How many?____________________________________________

 

Size__________________________________________________

 

Preferred bath arrangement________________________________

 

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