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Custom home design
The design of the home of your dreams can begin in your head, be developed by looking at floor plans online the internet, or inspired by walking through homes. Then, once you have decided what you want, someone has to draw it up for you.
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A good home design
 Once you have selected the site for your custom built home, the design process can begin. Starting with a fixed idea of how your home should be designed is wise, but be cautious because much of the design will be dictated by the characteristics and constraints of the building site you've selected.
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What about design?
 Custom home designs and specifications typically are created through a process, as follows...
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Design professionals
 Most homes today are designed by a home designer or an architect. Although the words "designer" and "architect" often are used interchangeably, they don't have the same meaning.
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Custom built home plans
 Custom home buyers frequently find attractive floor plans and home designs in magazines, books, builder model homes, and online. These plans can be an excellent starting point for the design of your new home.
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Flexibility in new home designs
 Today's builder recognizes the need to give buyers important choices when designing floor plans. Trends in homes seem to encompass the conversion of an extra room into a workshop, teen room, office or home gym for family fitness.