Your Dream Home Planning Guide
Plan your new home, addition or renovation with clarity and confidence.
Start your project with answers instead of assumptions, including what it will cost to build and to design.
WHAT’S INSIDE THE GUIDE
This free guide gives you:
The six steps from first idea to moving in
A do-it-yourself cost estimator for new homes and renovations
Our published design fees, so you know before you call
The questions worth asking when you interview an architect
Seven questions to start your design brief
A quick check of how ready you are to start design
WHY THIS GUIDE MATTERS
Most homeowners start their project in the wrong order — and it leads to delays, stress, and unnecessary costs. This guide gives you a clear, proven planning process used in modern residential projects across Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC.
Created by RT Studio — Modern Residential Design Serving Montgomery County, Northern Virginia & Washington DC
7 Tips for Indoor/Outdoor Living
Make your home feel bigger by using the outdoors.
Practical ideas for connecting your rooms to the outside and using those spaces more of the year.
WHAT’S INSIDE THE GUIDE
The guide covers:
Blur the line between inside and out
Mix covered and open-air spaces
Keep floors level from inside to outside
Add water features and an outdoor kitchen
Plan for temperature changes
Use rooftops as outdoor rooms
WHY IT MATTERS
A well-planned outdoor room adds living space without adding square footage, and it changes how you use the whole house. These are the same ideas we use when designing additions and renovations across Montgomery County, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC.
