Friday

When building a new home it is never too soon to start designing the interiors.  I find it works well to do a walk-thru during the framing phase to get a sense of the spaces.  This helps to create a furniture plan.  An accurate furniture plan is crucial before drywall is installed so that mechanical items such as outlets, switches and A/C controls can be placed without interrupting the location of art, lamps and furniture.  An accurate furniture plan also helps with the location of lighting which is crucial to the design.  Getting this right before drywall is installed will save a lot of headache later on.

I spent Wednesday and Thursday in Maui doing a walk thru of one of my latest projects.

The future kitchen and dining room.  Our client’s contractor, Jamie, installed temporary plywood walls so we could get a sense of space.  This extra work was a great idea as it helped visualize the room layout.

Another important element I take note of is the “experience” you have as you approach the home from the street.  The interior design experience should be a continuation of the exterior design.  Additionally, tracing the path of the sun helps understand the effect natural light will have on the interior spaces.

Amazing views are the main focal point for this new home.  Therefore, the furniture layouts will face in this direction.