Did you have your house built so you could have it just the way

[rgbecker]

6. It's one big compromise, so don't get your hopes up too high.

I've built several houses for several people and they have all become friends if they weren't already.

But plan it well, be aware of the compromises necessitated by financial considerations and choose carefully where you spend your money. I advised all to remember how much time they actually spend in the bathroom and what they do there vs. say the kitchen, living room or out in the yard, for example.

If you think you have a great new design idea, look hard to see if you can find a similar setup already built. Then see if it really worked out all that well. Most traditional ways of doing things were developed over years and years of experience. Looking at already existing setups will also help if you or family members have trouble visualizing how things will actually turn out. This is very important for example in seeing what kind of space you might want in and around your kitchen work areas.