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How Should I Design My Custom Home?
www.regalclassichomes.com
 
Part 1- Designing Your Custom Home, A Builders Perspective
 
As a Builder with  www.regalclassichomes.com  30+ years of experience constructing custom and production homes, I've see all kinds of home designs. In this multi-part series, I will look at each part of a home design and offer my perspective on what works and not. My opinion is based upon building speculation (offered for sale) and Custom Homes that I've ( constructed for Homeowners). I'll be looking at design functionality as well as the homes potential for maximum resale value.
 
Below is a plan designed by The Sater Group. This is just one example of the excellent work this company does. Please visit their web site for additional plans www.saterdesigns.com.
 
To view the study plan for this discussion, click on the link below.
 
http://saterdesign.com/product/padova/
 
 
Part 2- Designing Your Custom Home, A Builders Perspective- Front Elevation
 
This elevation has lot's of great detail! Round turret for interior stairway, Porte Coacher, wrought iron doors, columns, round top windows, precast details and curved balustrade. You want a front elevation that reaches out and grabs ya and this one does!
 
I'm not a big fan of front side, entry garages but with the trend toward smaller lot's perhaps, it's unavoidable. I prefer a true ... more

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