Start with the way
you want to live.

KITCHEN PLANNING

Begin with function.

Questions to answer before selecting finishes

• Which parts of the current layout slow down cooking, cleaning or gathering?
• What needs to stay on the counter, and what should have dedicated storage?
• Will appliances remain in place or require electrical, plumbing or ventilation changes?
• How should the kitchen connect visually and physically with nearby rooms?
• Which materials fit your maintenance needs as well as your preferred look?

BATHROOM PLANNING

Resolve the essentials early.

A coordinated bathroom starts behind the finishes

• Confirm whether the existing fixture locations support the new layout.
• Plan ventilation, lighting and electrical needs before walls are closed.
• Choose tile with slip resistance, cleaning and grout maintenance in mind.
• Allow enough storage for the people who use the room every day.
• Coordinate waterproofing, transitions and fixture clearances as one system.

BASEMENT PLANNING

Plan from the existing conditions.

Make the finished space comfortable and useful

• Review moisture, drainage and foundation conditions before covering surfaces.
• Identify mechanical equipment, access points and ceiling constraints.
• Decide where natural and layered lighting matter most.
• Plan rooms around family use, storage and safe circulation.
• Confirm permits and code requirements that apply to the intended use.