You are about to embark on a remarkable process that will transform your thoughts and visions into your new home and my goal is to make that process as organized, creative and enjoyable as possible.

In order to establish a design solution that reflects your lifestyle, a series of questions and subjects are presented in the following sections to provide a thorough analysis of your needs and desires.

Be honest and direct with your answers. In some cases, I'm asking for verbal pictures. To the best of your ability, paint a portrait in words. When you reach the checklist sections, answer yes to the checklist items you desire. You don't need to thoroughly complete those sections now. However, please fill them out to the best of your current planning knowledge.

Remember, great solutions are often driven by great challenges. The design process is not a formula. Instead, it is a dynamic between architect and client that can be as exhilarating as it is rewarding.

And one final suggestion, begin your planning by collecting pictures and photos of home ideas you like. Before the design process begins, I will examine those images with you so that I can see what you see.