Monday, October 29, 2012

Design Process: Step 4.






Step 4:  Transition from Virtual to Reality.  

At this point in your design journey you've probably flipped through lots of Flickr pictures (some of you may have stayed on there longer than you should have-no worries, we can spot that glazed over 'I don't even know what I like anymore' look).  Help is on the way.

Maybe you've even driven through a few neighborhoods taking note of the colors you liked.  That's all good stuff because you're about to transition to a whole new level...time to pick some stuff!

Your first Design Appointment!  [With a real live actual designer.]
Time Allotted: 2.5hrs
By Appointment Mon-Fri.

First up on the agenda:  Exterior Colors.

We've narrowed down your choices slightly from 'every color in the rainbow' to 'every color we like seeing on a house'.  We refer to this collection of colors as our Exterior Color Schemes.  Clever, right?

We've spent lots of time refining these palettes to make sure we're offering a broad range of colors and the right mix of colors for your neighborhood.  We may even have a few recommendations just for your house and elevation.  We try to be thoughtful about these things.

At this point we should probably also outline a few ground rules on choosing your Exterior Color Scheme...you can't pick the same colors as your neighbor.  Not even if you're building a different house.  It's not that we don't want you to have the color you want, we just want to protect what is special and unique about each house.




Second on the agenda:  Cabinets, countertops and whatever else you have time to choose...

We'll start in the kitchen and see how far we get!  Cabinets, countertops & cabinet hardware, OH MY!
Before you know it your house will start to look good in more places than just your head.

After this appointment give yourself a pat on the back.
These are big decisions and you're making em!
We're proud of you.