Design Brief Do’s and Don’ts for a Home Addition

If you’re planning to invest in a home addition this season, make sure to plan accordingly. This means establishing a clear goal for your project so your choice of remodeling contractor knows and understands what you want. You can get this across better by writing a design brief, which serves as a detailed reference of all the features you want for your home. 

1. DO finalize your list of “wants”. What sort of home addition do you want and why? Begin your design brief by taking inspiration from design blogs and magazines. Once you’ve compiled a good amount of design ideas and features, examine each photo, and ask yourself what attracted you to it. Is it a specific material or shape, or does it just evoke a good feeling in you? Narrow down your choices by drawing out the qualities you want your home addition to have.
2. DON’T invest in a home addition just for aesthetics. A home addition shouldn’t just look aesthetically pleasing, but it should be tailored to your tastes and lifestyle as well. If you like entertaining, for example, you might want a space that can comfortably accommodate a large group. Are you working from home? Perhaps, a lovely yet functional home office will suit your needs better. Do you just need a space for relaxing with your family? A lounge that overlooks the outdoors may sound perfect. Make sure these are detailed in your design brief.
3. DO consider all family members thoughts and feelings. Make sure to take them into account, even if you’re the one calling the shots. If they’re also invested in the process, the better the design will be. A home addition should be a project where everyone can pitch in their ideas and where all can enjoy the results once the work is done. 
4. DON’T think in short terms. If your home addition is to be worth it, its design should be flexible enough to accommodate lifestyle changes. Nobody can predict the future so aim for a design that can easily adapt should your current conditions change.

Once your design brief is completed, turn to Design Build Remodeling Group of Maryland, one of the area’s top home remodeling contractors. With our superior design-build services, we’ll make sure to turn your home addition goals into reality. We serve Eldersburg, MD, and the nearby cities. Call us today at (443) 300-2268, or fill out this contact form to schedule your consultation.