Your need for a designer has to be based on your goals for your home. If you are ok with a basic plan home on a basic lot then you don’t need a designer. But if you want a layout that takes into account the land and your goals and dreams, or if you want an addition that complements your existing home, then the right designer is critical.
A list including the following elements will prove invaluable to the designer at your initial meeting:
No. Ask a potential designer about key skills, education, and specialties they may be known for. One client commented to Tom, “You are an artist that works with homes.”