Plan shade, circulation, privacy and utilities alongside the house instead of using leftover space.

Compare daily access, privacy, views and the relationship to the rest of the home.

Consider access, bathrooms, circulation and adaptable rooms while the home is still on paper.

Plan shared time and independence together, from bedroom placement to parking and daily routines.

Balance connection with sound, sightlines, furniture and places to step away.

Compare the decisions each approach lets you make before choosing a plan or builder.

Turn everyday routines, frustrations and priorities into a useful starting point for your home.