Benjamin P. Butera, Architecture

Ben saw and recommends these 10 tips for making smart decisions in regard to redesigning your home… 1 – High vanities: Use 36″ high cabinets in the adult bathrooms and save your back. 2 – Design a seat in the shower: Seats should be 16″ deep and 16″ high. 3 – Showers: Minimum width of 36″. 4 – Consider 10′ ceilings instead of vaulted spaces. Rooms will be spacious and more economical to heat and cool. 5 – Electrical outlets: Create a furniture plan to help locate outlet placement. Outlets can be raised, as well, for easy access. 6 – Soundproof: Insulate bedroom walls to provide additional privacy. 7 – Garages: Most garages are not wide enough. Adding an extra four to five feet on either side

Ben agrees with this practical advice and wants to pass it along to you... WHY SHOULD YOU USE AN ARCHITECT? Few people realize how complicated it is to build - that is, until they find themselves lost in the maze of design options, building codes, zoning laws, contractors, and so on. The architect is the one professional who has the education, training, experience, and vision to guide you through the entire design and construction process, from helping you define what you want to build to helping you get the most for your construction dollar. Architects see the big picture. They don't just design four walls and a roof - they create total environments, interiors and exteriors that satisfy fu