The Architecture Happy Hour

A good start to any home design project includes defining your goals which means figuring out your needs, your wants, and how to pay for it. In Episode 90 and the 2nd installment of the Home Design Series on The Architecture Happy Hour podcast, co-hosts and residential architects Laura Davis and Holly Hall talk about what happens at the beginning of each home design project. Much time is spent helping their clients define their needs, wants, and budget. In this episode: Goals – why are we doing this? Your stage in life, desired lifestyle, and occupants will determine the types of rooms and size of space you need. Is your motivation driven by pleasure or pain? How will you enjoy the room after the remodel? What annoyance are you trying to eliminate? If you are designing around a large family with children you may want casual, open spaces with plenty of rooms that can closed and hide messes. A focus on accessibility, aging-in-place would be important if grandparents will be living with you. Formal