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Every new house begins with a dream—and a home plan. But it can be terrifying to commit a lifetime of savings to a two-dimensional drawing that's difficult to interpret and visualize. Will the space meet your needs? Is the plan well-designed? Will it really turn out to be your dream house, or is it a potential nightmare? In Home Plan Doctor, Larry Garnett makes basic design principles accessible, explaining in clear language how to navigate every stage of the planning process, from selecting a plan to evaluating the suitability of the design, room by room, and requesting needed modifications. Using sample floor plans and illustrations from readily available plans, this book is a practical guide for everything from placing the kitchen island to evaluating the effect of the roof pitch on the proportions of the house.
About the Author
Larry W. Garnett, FAIBDA residential designer since 1977, Garnett's designs have been published in various magazines, including Southern Living, Better Homes and Gardens, and Country Living.He has addressed issues regarding home design and urban design at various venues, including Harvard University and the National Association of Homebuilders. In 1997, he was inducted into the American Institute of Building Design's College of Fellows (FAIBD).His recent television and radio appearances include Martha Stewart Morning Radio, David Yate's Home Improvement Zone, and Better Homes & Gardens "Better TV.Websites: www.homeplandoctor.comwww.larrygarnettdesigns.comFor information regarding speaking engagements, contact:http://www.iwprgroup.com