Avoid Construction Chaos – What to Know Before You Start Your Project

If you’ve never had to deal with the tragic quirks of a poorly planned house, count yourself lucky. But let’s be real—you’ve probably lived in at least one home that made you question the sanity of whoever designed it. And believe me, I’ve seen some things over the years.

Take the remodel where the architect got so caught up in making sure the windows were perfectly balanced on the outside of the house that he forgot about function inside. The result? A master bathroom with a gorgeous view—but nowhere to hang a mirror over the sink. Sure, natural light is great, but it doesn’t do much for your morning makeup routine. (On the bright side, no mirror means no husband whiskers left behind in the sink.)

Or how about the builder who thought installing a soaking tub with straight-up-and-down sides was a good idea? I can confirm: it was not. The poor homeowner lived in that house for 19 years before finally remodeling—19 years of stress, teenage drama, and sending a kid off to college with nowhere to soak and unwind. That’s just cruel.

And then there’s the house my husband and I bought. It came with a feature in the master bedroom—an oversized bump-out with electrical outlets, a phone jack, and a cable hookup.

This odd, oversized bump-out actually has a purpose—it allows plenty of ceiling space over the stairs to the basement (something my rather tall husband appreciates). The problem is that it serves absolutely no purpose in the bedroom. Sure it’s got electrical outlets, a phone jack, and a cable outlet on top, but there’s no way to position the bed so you could use it as a pseudo-entertainment center. (Oh, and even if you could, it would still be weird.) Other than collecting dust, the only thing this oddity gets used for is to hold the throw pillows from the bed while we’re sleeping.

The Common Thread? Every One of These Could Have Been Prevented.

A little foresight and strategic planning would have stopped these “what were they thinking?!” moments before they became permanent annoyances. That’s where I come in. If you’re gearing up to build your dream home, let’s make sure it actually works for you—now and in the future. No weird design quirks, no missed opportunities, just a well-planned, thoughtfully designed home that makes sense.

Ready to get it right the first time? Let’s chat.