Whether you plan to hire an architect or not, the key to designing the perfect floor plan for your family (that is functional, can grow with you, and you absolutely LOVE) all lies in the very first step.  And in this episode, I’m going to tell you what that very first step is so that […]

This episode is a VERY informal kitchen design questions (and answers) session I had with Anne-Marie Klobe, Kitchen Designer. This Q+A session was not intended for my podcast but rather for clients in my private ‘Before You Build’ program. However, there are SO many golden nuggets of kitchen design advice that I wanted to share […]

Today I’m chatting with Holly, the founder and architect of Hereabout, about her floor plan design process. Holly has more than a decade of experience in residential architectural design, and she started her business, Hereabout, to bridge the gap between budget and design for people who want a thoughtfully designed floor plan but might not […]

In this podcast episode, I share a story about a little Christmas card mishap I had a few years ago and how it relates closely to one of my favorite things I offer to clients inside my ‘Before You Build’ group coaching program … personalized floor plan feedback. I also talk about the importance of […]

Creating a custom floor plan from scratch can be very time-consuming and daunting. It’s overwhelming for anyone, so don’t freak out. You are definitely NOT alone if you’re feeling a little scared. But I want you to feel more confident so I’ve created a list for you of my top five considerations when creating my […]

If you’ve decided to build a home and you’ve found the perfect lot, the next step is to choose whether you’re going to build a custom vs stock floor plan.  But I want you to first celebrate that you’ve made it this far and gone from the ‘dreaming about building’ phase to actually starting the […]