BEFORE we get started on a Preliminary Floor Plan Design, we usually REQUIRE a Topographical Survey. While getting a Topographical Survey may be an unexpected expense,it is invaluable for MANY reasons: The Survey has Property Lines, Lot Dimensions, and Setbacks. It shows Utilities, Trees, or …
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, with Christmas and New Years on its heels, now is a good time to consider your holiday needs for your dream home. Planning, preparing, and keeping up with everyday tasks in November and December can be quite a challenge. So, daydreaming …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
Welcome to the new website for the J.L. Thompson Design, beautifully created by the Jonesen company. A lot has changed since we launched our old website and we’re proud that our new site reflects those changes. Not only is the new site more intuitive, it …
