THE IMPORTANCE OF INSPIRATION IMAGES: Part 2

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As we discussed in our previous article, inspiration images are very important for our design process. So, what are some ways to make the best of your inspiration images? Below, are a few tips to keep in mind. Find, Save, and SHARE Inspiration Images Refine …

THE IMPORTANCE OF INSPIRATION IMAGES: Part 1

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INSPIRATION IMAGES are an important part of the design process. Since it is so important, we will be discussing this topic, and reviewing tips about choosing images, over the next few articles. In this article, we will discuss 3 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN …

Completing the home Design Guide

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When designing a custom home, there are A LOT of DETAILS that our team MUST KNOW prior to beginning the Preliminary Design. To note all of these details, the J.L. Thompson Design Group has created a form. We call it our HOME DESIGN GUIDE , …

Cost Estimation Using Square Footage

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Calculating the Estimated Square Footage Cost for your dream home is an EXTREMELY IMPORTANT part of our design process! While it isn’t the most fun part, it is VITAL that we are on the SAME PAGE as the Clients, and their Builder, when it comes …

RENDERINGS: BRINGING HOME DESIGNS TO LIFE

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Our 3D Software allows us to BRING OUR HOME DESIGNS TO LIFE. We do this through RENDERINGS. A rendering is a PICTURE of what the client’s home is going to look like. We create these pictures based on the style, material, and color selections the …

Spring: The Time to Dream

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As spring quickly approaches, it is the perfect time to start dreaming! If you plan to start building a new home this fall, or even next spring, NOW is the time to start working on your custom house plans. Building a home is a huge …

INTRODUCING OUR HOME DESIGN PROCESS!

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Here at the J.L. Thompson Design Group, we have a proven process that we use when designing custom homes. While we are always looking for, and implementing, ways to improve our workflow, the general process remains the same. We wanted to share this process with …

Designing your piece of History

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DESIGNING YOUR PIECE OF HISTORY 2019 marked a milestone for the J.L. Thompson Design Team. The team moved out of their home office and into a renovated historic home. Owner, Jason Thompson, knew the team needed their own space and he found it in Historic …

Evolution of Walk-through Design

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Imagine walking through your home before your contractor ever breaks ground, pours a foundation, or raises a wall! This “photo” is a realistic 3D rendering we prepared to walk our clients through their home. The results were stunning, and the home owners loved being able …