Location, Location, Location

What type of location will you build?

•      Rural – 1 acre or larger

•      Oversize Standard Lot

•      Regular Neighborhood Lot

•      Zero-lot line (no/little yard)

Type of Terrain:

•      Flat

•      Gentle Sloping

•      Water front

•      Hilly or Sloped

Special Features:

•      Pool

•      Spa

•      Water Feature

•      Coy Pond

•      Large grassy areas

House facing direction:

•      North

•      South

•      East

•      West

•      Oblique

Architectural Style:

•      European/French Country

•      Ranch/Southwestern

•      Craftsman

•      Victorian

•      Modern/Contemporary

•      Craftsman/Prairie

•      Other

Building Style:

•      One Story

•      Two Story

•      Split Level

•      Walkout Basement

•      More than 2 floors

•      Basement (full or partial)

•      Condo/Duplex/Multi-Generation

Bedrooms:

•      Master Suite

•      Guest Suite

•      3 Bedroom

•      4 or more

•      In-Law Suite

•      Specialty (gym, entertainment)

Living Style:

•      Family

•      Party hardy

•      Gourmet

•      Multi-Generation

•      Retirement (quite)

•      Retirement (with Grandkids!)

Bathrooms:

•      Standard (2 ½ plus  shared for additional bedrooms)

•      Spa in Master Suite

•      Spa in Guest Suite

•      Multiple Counter/Sinks

•      Separate Shower

•      Luxury Features

Kitchen:

•      Gourmet

•      High Tech

•      Traditional

•      Breakfast Nook

•      Minimalist

•      Country

Garage:

•      Standard (2 ½)

•      Three Car

•      Golf Cart

•      Work Shop

•      Four or more

•      Attached

•      Detached

Environment:

•      6” Insulated Exterior walls

•      Insulated UV Impact Resistant Windows (beyond code)

•      Solar Hot Water

•      Solar Photo Voltaic (power)

•      Backup Generator

•      Superior Insulation

Special Features:

•      Fire Protection

•  Sprinklers

• Central Fire Alarm

• CO Monitors

•      Central Air

• Multi Zone

• Hi Seer Ratings

• Geothermal

• Multi-Unit

•      Central Vacuum

•      Water Purification System

•      Irrigation System

•      Waste-water recovery

•      Automated cleaning systems

•      Automated yard mowing systems

•      Lightning Arrestors

High Tech Components:

•      Central Security & Monitoring

• Remote Surveillance & Monitoring

• Window/Door Access

•      Home Theater

• Surround Sound

• Projection

• Flat Panel – Wide Screen

• Separate Theater Space

•      Lighting Controls

•      Centralized Computer and Wiring

•      Wireless Networking

•      Whole House Distribution (audio/video)

•      LED lighting

•      Low Voltage Lighting Control Systems

Safety & Security:

•      In-wall Fire Extinguishers

•      Fire Detection

•      Fire Suppression (sprinklers)

•      External Motion & Lighting

•      External Video Monitoring

Emergency Services:

•      Security System

•      Motion Sensors

•      Glass Breakage Sensors

•      911 Emergency – Panic Button

•      Subscription  Monitoring Service

Room Name: _____________________

Décor

•      Traditional

•      Victorian

•      Country

•      Modern

•      Western

Window Treatments:

•      Curtains

•      Mini-Blinds

•      Vertical Blinds

•      Electrostatic Opacity

•      Block or Privacy

Doors:

•      Traditional

•      Pocket

•      4 panel

•      6 panel

•      Solid Wood

•      Solid Core

•      Builder Standard

Windows:

•      Double-Hung

•      Casement

•      Sliders

•      Full-Height

•      Standard

•      Security Glass

•      Tinted/Opaque

Flooring:

•      Traditional Hardwood

•      Bamboo

• Standard

• Caramelized

•      Cork

•      Ceramic Tile

•      Granite

•      Travertine/Marble

•      Concrete - finished

Wall Covering:

•      Standard Paint

•      Textured

• Smooth Mud Finish

• Orange Peel

• Knock-down

• Pop-corn (not recommended)

•      Wall-paper

•      Tile/Marble/Ceramic

•      Mural or special effects

•      Color: _________________

Lighting:

•      Recessed

•      LED

•      Halogen

•      Under-cabinet

•      Traditional

Lighting Controls:

•      Dimmers

•      Central Control

•      Mood/ambiance

•      Automatic – Central Control

Technology:

•      Television

•      Internet – Wired

•      Internet - Wireless

•      Intelligent/wired appliances

•      Music Distribution

•      Video Distribution

Safety & Security:

•      In-wall Fire Extinguishers

•      Fire Detection

•      Fire Suppression (sprinklers)

•      External Motion & Lighting

•      External Video Monitoring

•      Interior Motion Sensors

Basic Cooking:

•      Standard Oven/Range

•      Commercial Style Cook Top

• Gas

• Electric (traditional)

• Electric (induction)

• Hybrid

•      Oven:

• Single with Microwave

• Double

• Separate Microwave

• Halogen Assist

• Convection

•      Grilling and Open Pit

Kitchen Style:

•      Galley

•      Island

•      Multi-workstation

•      Butler’s Pantry

•      Ventilation:

•   Downdraft

• Hooded

• All Room

•      Country

•      Modern

•      Traditional

•      High-Tech

Pantry:

•      Walk-in

•      Cabinet Style

•      Size:

•  Large (> 10’ X 10’)

• Medium (10’ X 10’)

• Small (4’ X 6’)

•      Barcode Scanning

•      Inventory System

•      Network Integration (home delivery)

Sinks, Dishwasher, Trash, etc.

•      Main Kitchen Sink

• Single

• Farm Style

• Professional

• Oversized

•      Dishwashers

•  Traditional (single)

• Drawer (multiple)

• Convenience (multiple)

•      Trash Compactor

•      Ice Maker

•      Disposal

• Standard electric grinder

• Water-powered chopper (septic friendly)

Flooring:

•      Concrete/Textured

•      Wood

• Bamboo

• Wood Floating

• Stained (hardwood)

•      Cork

•      Ceramic

•      Terrazzo

•      Vinyl

Cabinets:

•      Standard

•      Custom

•      Optimize Storage

•      Multi-Color

•      Island

•      Oversized

General:

•      Interior Finished Walls

•      Automatic Door Openers

•      In-floor drain

•      Utility Room

•      Insulated Walls/Ceilings

•      Attic Access - Storage

Size & Features:

•      Standard Car Dimensions

•      Full Size Car Accommodations

•      Limo Car Size

•      Maintenance Bay

•      Compressor

•      Lift

Workshop:

•      Enclosed Workspace

•      Specialty Lighting

•      Air Conditioned Workspace

•      Secured Tool Storage

•      Fire Suppression

Storage:

•      Built-in Storage Cabinets

•      Rack Storage

•      Secured Storage

•      Environmentally Controlled Storage