Prior to the selection of the design for your home, you need to decide how much and what
type of space you need. The following design considerations will help you with your overall
space planning.The design you ultimately settle on will include these considerations
combined with the architectural style you decide on.

Have you determined the approximate total square footage of living area that you need?
Yes____ No____ If yes what is the square footage?________________. How did you arrive
at this size? (i.e. existing situation, family size, number of bedrooms/baths, etc.)
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List any circumstances peculiar to you or your family which may have an effect on the design
of your dwelling (i.e. handicapped needs, medical needs, noise considerations, light
considerations, etc.)
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List approximate space required. Reference and measurement of existing space in which
you live may be helpful. Keep in mind furniture, equipment, storage requirements, etc.
This will help you determine minimum/maximum spatial requirements.

Room/Space	Desired Size
Living Family Kitchen Dining Sunroom Bath(s) Utility/laundry Pantry/storage Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Guest Linen Study/library/den Studio Other Basement Cellar Garage/shop	__________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________

The following list shows possible residential rooms and spaces you may or may not
consider in your home. Circle those you would like to consider in your design.

Living room Family room Recreation room Kitchen Study/Den Loft Bedroom(s) Dining room Powder room Bathroom(s)

Playroom Library Great room Deck Patio Courtyard Balcony Sun Room Laundry room Parlor

Basement Mechanical room Crawl space Mud room Garage Stairway(s) Broom closet Linen closet Entry/Foyer Storage room

Office Workshop Utility room Atrium Breakfast nook Clothes closet(s) Hot tub Porch Other ________________