Tips on Building a House

by | Jan 28, 2013 | Architect

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Plan, Plan, Plan

Work out as many details before turning the first shovel of soil. Everything will go so much faster.
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Get It Done Off-Site

Kitchen cabinet makers can build shelving for other rooms, and they’ll make it in their workshop.
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Invest in Storage

Closet organizing systems are worth every penny. Otherwise, you have a rod, shelf, and wasted space up top.
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Buy “New and Improved”

Look for stainless steel appliances treated to minimize smudges and stain-resistant countertops like CaesarStone.
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Overestimate

You’re supposed to order 10% extra tile to cover breakage, but I suggest 15% for breaks down the road.
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Look Up

Ceiling height is as important as the square footage of a room.
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Break It Up

Two smaller coffee tables offer greater flexibility than a single large one | It’s an option, if you the idea.
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Know What You Need

Good decorating starts with a good floor plan.
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Keep It Clean

Line up tops of windows and doors. It gives you a clean line around the room.
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Use Visual Tricks

Painting door panels 50% lighter than the full door gives them greater definition.
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Mix It Up

I like using a loveseat at the dining table. It makes it look less like a conference room.
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Keep Outlets Low

Have electrical outlets installed low and horizontal for a cleaner, more discreet look.
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Find Your Style

Collecting and sorting magazine pages helped me focus my taste.
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Think Outside the Box

Children’s mail-order catalogs are a surprising place for great lighting and accessories.
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Create Storage

When planning the house, find unused nooks and use them for storage.
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Google It

Buying slate floor online was like being at the ultimate stone yard!
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Make Doors High

Go for taller doors inside, like 8-footers, for a lofty feel.
Source from housebeautiful.com, edited to fit to sri lankan homes

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