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To finalize your project plans after completing
your floor plan and elevation drawings, it is wise to consult with
the local building inspector. They can help insure all code requirements
have been met, and may also have helpful suggestions on ways to
enhance your project design in ways that cut costs and are more
energy efficient.
Design professionals are also knowledgeable about local code requirements.
In fact, you may want to enlist the services of an architect or
specialized designer to help you get your design plans down on paper.
Consider the following:
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Kitchen and bath designers are experts in the two most important
areas of the home. They can provide you with detailed information
and great design ideas, sometimes even acting as a general contractor
for the project.
- Interior designers work with each room in the home to create
a specific style or theme, and can work in customized features
to greatly enhance your project plans.
- Architects are licensed professionals who design and produce
detailed construction plans for a structure. Their services are
expensive, but can be well worth the cost for a complex renovation
or new construction project.
- Building designers are similar to architects. But they usually
have more experience with hands-on building and design, with less
experience in engineering aspects.
- Design/Build firms offer both design and general contractor
services for a project, from start to finish; charging one flat
fee.
Professional design services can be expensive, so it is wise do
as much planning and preparation work as possible on your own. The
more involvement you have in the project, the more money you can
save.
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