A Place For Everything...and Everything In Its Place

The Motivations to Build a New Home

There are so many exciting things about building a new home—the new kitchen, the gorgeous finishes, those brand new windows, heated floors, the energy efficiency—all this and more, plus a brand new place to call home.  The list of motivations that prompts people to build new is long.

One such motivation surfaces time and again when we work with our clients...the storage of the stuff.  So much stuff needs to be contained, and needs a home of its own.  Good design accounts for all these things that we need to manage.  Thereby, good planning and design ultimately brings peace and order to our lives.

So Much Stuff!

As we dive into the design process, we often analyze where things will be kept, and try to create spaces that support the lifestyles and habits of the people who live there.  Hockey bags for example.  We have heard the complaint of many a mom about the bulky, smelly hockey bag.  We often suggest a locker located in the garage that prevents the bag from coming in (and allows it to air out).  In addition, mudrooms are important filters for the home, and when well-designed, they bridge the garage with the rest of the home.  Mudrooms prevent throw-off items from migrating into (and cluttering up) the living spaces.

Closet design is another key lifestyle enhancer.  The proper closet design is not just an element of size, it is reflected in the built-in storage to house the shoes, scarves, ties, folded items, hanging items—all in the right mix for the individuals.  What a difference this makes in your every day comings and goings.

Organization + Order = Relaxation

Toys, kitchen gadgets, linens, cookbooks, reading books, magazines, cell phones, school projects, bills, tools...the list goes on and on.  When a custom built home takes all these things into account, your life runs more smoothly.  Organization allows you more time to come home and relax.  And that is what your home should ultimately do—support your every day so you can recharge your batteries when you are home, as opposed to drain them.  It is a wonderful thing to create a place for everything...and have everything in its place.