The most important tips for designing your dream home interior & exterior

by Debbie Goldberg 04/17/2022

If you're designing a custom home interior and exterior, there are countless options available to you. Sometimes the amount of options and freedom can be more overwhelming than working within a strict template. Luckily, there are some simple ways to approach the process to make it easier to design your perfect living space. Here are some tips for designing your dream home's interior and exterior:

Start with the basics

The best place to begin when designing your dream home is to consider your necessities. How many bedrooms will your home need? How large of a kitchen should it have? Think about the function of each room and the space you need.

For exterior design, these questions might include what building materials to use, where the home should be on the lot and other big-picture issues. By keeping a broad focus and focusing on necessities rather than details, you can design a comfortable and functional dream home.

Add architectural features

With the basics taken care of, the next step in designing your dream home interior and exterior is to consider architectural elements. These elements can include features like window size and shape, ceiling height and trim. Have you always dreamt of a home with floor-to-ceiling windows? Maybe you have always wanted a home with elegant archways rather than basic interior door frames.

If you have trouble coming up with these features, explore different architectural styles and pinpoint the elements you enjoy. For example, if you love craftsman and farmhouse-style homes, consider adding exposed beams both indoors and out. If you prefer the colonial style, incorporate pillars into your home's façade.

While it's not always possible to get everything you want in a dream home design, keeping these tips in mind will help you prioritize your wants and needs. By starting with the basics and focusing on architectural elements, you create a perfect canvas for the remainder of your dream home design.

About the Author

Debbie Goldberg

I'm a full time Realtor with over 30 years of experience yet young enough to embrace today's ever-changing scope of marketing and technology. Having grown up in Connecticut and moved many times (too many to count!) I can empathize with today's buyers and sellers. Strictly maintaining ethical standards and being a fierce advocate on behalf of my clients are things I take very seriously. As a buyer, you can expect me to listen to and evaluate your real estate wants and needs. I can assist in explaining relevant forms, agreements, and closing procedures. I will guide you through the process of finding the right home, negotiating your offer, adhering to all contract dates and terms as well as final walk through and closing procedures. As a seller, I will listen to and evaluate your goals, needs, and timing in order to properly price your home to get the maximum exposure needed to attract the right buyers. In addition to negotiating on your behalf, I will make sure we communicate throughout the entire process as we navigate the contract terms, finance and inspection contingencies, as well as all closing procedures. I was born in Japan, grew up in Hamden and lived in New York, Ohio and Southern California before settling down in New Haven county to raise two kids, two dogs and a cat. I'm passionate about good food and love to bake. Some of my free time has been spent volunteering at Temple Beth Sholom, a synagogue where my family has been members for over 40 years. I also spend time at Tower One/Tower East, an assisted living center in New Haven where my mother-in-law now resides. 30 years of helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals has given me the peace of mind to know that what I do everyday matters. If you are thinking of buying or selling please keep me in mind.