You’ve had the vision dancing around in your head for years – and now it is finally time to move to Sarasota and get to work on designing your dream home. While you may see every detail in your mind, it is going to take precise planning and expert knowledge to bring your dream home to life. One of the best ways to ensure that everything goes as planned and your home turns out just as you’ve imagined it is to hire an experienced architect.

Did You Know? Architects not only design your home or building, but they oversee the building process to guarantee the result.

7 Reasons to Hire an Architect to Design Your Home

  1. Local Expertise: Even if you have some knowledge of design or construction, an architect brings so much more to the process. They are not only experts in home design, but they understand the nuances of the Florida climate, the fine details of the building codes and zoning regulations, and the challenges of electrical and plumbing issues. Architects are skilled professionals who can get the job done right because they understand the local construction environment.
  2. Lifestyle-Specific Design: Many new home builders stick to a few models and floorplans and expect their customers to fit into their mold. An architect has designed homes for retirees, young families, professionals, and snowbirds – and doesn’t hold to cookie-cutter designs. By taking into account your lifestyle, favorite activities, and passions, the architect can offer recommendations that are custom-made for your personality and taste.
  3. Technology Tools: 3-D rendering technology allows the future homeowner to view their home down to the last detail, including lighting, landscaping and colors on the walls. These innovative tools help you to take a virtual tour of your “completed” home before building it, allowing for changes to structural or aesthetic specifications that better suit your vision.
  4. Contractor Management: Architects are uniquely positioned to find the right people for the job, and they can negotiate on your behalf to hire contractors who are sufficiently skilled and will work within your allotted budget. Because architects are keenly aware of the workflows and costs involved with building a home, they are the perfect partner in finding the best contractors.
  5. Supervise Construction: Architects are invested in the design they have created for you and can work with contractors to ensure that the vision set forth in the drawings is faithfully recreated in the build. Complex designs may need explanation, and the architect is there to prevent mistakes and preserve the overall vision of the project.
  6. Eco-Friendly Design: Utilizing green technology and renewable, sustainable elements are of paramount importance to some homeowners, and the architect is there to make sure these goals are met. Not only will an architect be familiar with the latest eco-friendly materials, but they’ll be able to design a space that’s healthy for you – and for the planet. There are hundreds of ways to incorporate eco-friendly ideals into a new home, from water-saving plumbing fixtures to efficient ventilation systems and cost-saving solar panels.
  7. Avoid Common Mistakes: Hiring an experienced architect to work by your side will help significantly to avoid common home design and construction mistakes. Architects know design – and can spot problems before they occur while managing the costs associated with a custom-built home. Instead of wasting money on design ideas that aren’t practical, cost-effective, or feasible in the long run, you’ll benefit up-front from the architect’s knowledge.

An architect can offer alternatives, options, and suggestions that will allow you to preserve your original vision and build a home within your budget. Don’t forgo the opportunity to have the experience and expertise of an architect when designing your new Sarasota home. Call JTL Studios today and discover why so many people have chosen our firm to make their dream home a reality.