Home Building, Home Renovation, Building Checklist, NSW, Australia

Things To Consider: Design Checklist

  1. When Preparing Design Ideas

    1. Create a design ideas folder.
    2. Collect design ideas for external look.
    3. Collect design ideas for external colours.
    4. Collect design ideas for internal look.
    5. Collect design ideas for internal colours.
    6. Collect design ideas for fixtures and fittings.
    7. Collect design ideas to coordinate colour schemes of furniture.

  2. When Seeking Design Ideas

    1. Kit home magazines.
    2. Home renovator magazines.
    3. Arts and crafts magazines.
    4. Visit building information centres.
    5. Visit project home estates.
    6. Take photos of a building you like in your Street.
    7. The Internet.

  3. Local Council

    1. Preliminary discussions with town planner on what you proposed to do.
    2. Check for current zoning.
    3. Check for easements.
    4. Check for any land restrictions.
    5. Does what you propose to build conform to town planning codes.
    6. Does what you propose to build conform to health & building codes.

  4. Finding The Right Architect

    1. Check the local papers.
    2. Referrals.
    3. Check the local Council.
    4. A recently designed home in your neighbourhood, which you liked.
    5. Create a short list and organise to interview.
    6. Communicate your requirements.
    7. Ask them to show you some of their drawings, relevance to you.
    8. Ask them to price, it is always good to seek 2 or 3 quotes.

  5. Information to Bring With You (For The Architect)

    1. Bring your design ideas folder.
    2. Determine the extent of service you require.
    3. A design service only.
    4. A service to lodge drawings at council on your behalf.
    5. A service to include full design & specification.
    6. A service to include site monitoring & supervision.

  6. How To Check It's The Design You Want

    1. Check the facade or the external appearance.
    2. Check the floor lay out.
    3. Picture yourself walking through the floor layout.