architect or designer?

[Wile E. Coyote]

okay, time to tap the vast knowledge of scream and fly...

im doing some serious remodeling to my home, and the two major issues are a bathroom redesign, down to the bare wall studs, and a kitchen as well, (eventually) im doing all or most the work myself, ability is not an issue, however design is, so the question is, would i be better off conssulting an architect or room specific designer I E bathroom design specialist, concentrating on the bathroom, im looking to expand the shower, move a toilet, and do it all in stone.... usually i just make the picture in my head come to life and have always done real well with that, but this is just a bit more than my rabbit brain can envision in a timely fashion...so lets hear it, designer or architect?

[sunapeeboater]

Both not cheap. Why not just use a contractor? I am a contractor and we do designs all the time

[afr]

hey rich thats not a bad idea
check this out
http://retrorenovation.com/2008/10/3...-tile-that-is/
i was going to use granit maybe this will be just as cool

[Wile E. Coyote]

not to be an ass, but i have seen some, read: some, not all, but some contractors' work, and have paid for work to be done in the past, and was not satisfied with the quality level i recieved, in many cases going back and re doing what i didnt find up to my standards, yeah, i am "that guy" in my opinion, no one is going to do the quality of work on my house better than i am, after all, its my house, i would rather pay for the plans or design and follow that, or at least look into the possibility of doing that...just to make it easier, in the end, if it is cost prohibitive, i will just do as i always have, wait till the picture in my head is complete and go from there

[JaxOutlaw]

I am currently a residential designer (15 years) and going back to school to get may architectural credentials. I sort of switched gears after i was in the structural engineering business for 10 years. I would stay away from using the contractor or a kitchen cabinet designer for plans. No offence but most of them are horrible with space planning. Architect’s are going to cost you twice as much as designers and most designers are going to be cheaper but not always the most creative. If you are pretty set in your design then use the designer/draftmen or contractor. Both the architect and/or designer will both need to see the space they are working with. Get several references and ask to see previous work similar to your project. A few years ago I did some work down there and I would say Volusia County is pretty easy to work with. If i can help in anyway please let me know.
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[John S]

I wouldnt hesitate to use an architect to do the design of your project. When I built my house, I had a plan that I wanted. The builder was a friend of the family and suggested I go visit the guy he used to design his bigger houses. In one hour, he moved and tweaked all kinds of little things I would never have thought of....well worth the money.

Im an electrician, and I send residential customers to lighting designers all the time. They usually are up to date on the newest product lines/ ideas (IE: not that home depot crap). The old saying, you get what you pay for. I wouldnt hesitate at all getting an architect or designer over there. Look around for any homeshows/parade of homes coming your way, thats a good way to find some leads.

[Pro300x24LD]

you can use a interior designer as well. My mother does layouts of remodels all the time. She has a 4 year degree that included a lot of architectural classes, including the ability to move load bearing walls and partitions, etc. So she isn't just a fufu color picker outer, she actually knows her shizzy....

[jmg944t]

Get a piece of graph paper and draw it all to scale. Move it around until you find something you like. I have done 2 houses this way in 5 years and it works for me. I go through about 15-20 versions before I get the final done.

[Ziemer]

This type of work is what I primarily concentrate on. Since being laid off last year I have been on my own doing design and construction work. I do everything an architect does and if your project needs a permit I can provide you with all of the necessary documents. Just finished 2 residential remodels projects, and actually just met with my business partner this morning on a failry extensive bathroom remodel.

With my previous company, I did all of our residential plans along with 90% of the interior selections (cabinets, paint, countertops, electrical fixts, plumbing fixts, etc)

If I can help you in anyway, shoot me a pm or give me a call. Even if you just have questions I would be more than happy to help you.

(407) 592-1978.

okay, time to tap the vast knowledge of scream and fly...

im doing some serious remodeling to my home, and the two major issues are a bathroom redesign, down to the bare wall studs, and a kitchen as well, (eventually) im doing all or most the work myself, ability is not an issue, however design is, so the question is, would i be better off conssulting an architect or room specific designer I E bathroom design specialist, concentrating on the bathroom, im looking to expand the shower, move a toilet, and do it all in stone.... usually i just make the picture in my head come to life and have always done real well with that, but this is just a bit more than my rabbit brain can envision in a timely fashion...so lets hear it, designer or architect?

[AwesomeBullet]

This type of work is what I primarily concentrate on. Since being laid off last year I have been on my own doing design and construction work. I do everything an architect does and if your project needs a permit I can provide you with all of the necessary documents. Just finished 2 residential remodels projects, and actually just met with my business partner this morning on a failry extensive bathroom remodel.

With my previous company, I did all of our residential plans along with 90% of the interior selections (cabinets, paint, countertops, electrical fixts, plumbing fixts, etc)

If I can help you in anyway, shoot me a pm or give me a call. Even if you just have questions I would be more than happy to help you.

(407) 592-1978.

See, told ya Bill lol! Give ol Ziemer a call and he'll get ya fixed up...did a real good job on my dads place!

[John S]

This type of work is what I primarily concentrate on. Since being laid off last year I have been on my own doing design and construction work. I do everything an architect does and if your project needs a permit I can provide you with all of the necessary documents. Just finished 2 residential remodels projects, and actually just met with my business partner this morning on a failry extensive bathroom remodel.

With my previous company, I did all of our residential plans along with 90% of the interior selections (cabinets, paint, countertops, electrical fixts, plumbing fixts, etc)

If I can help you in anyway, shoot me a pm or give me a call. Even if you just have questions I would be more than happy to help you.

(407) 592-1978.

Dont get any better than that...BTW-Permit apps suck!

[Hydrophobic guy]

I'm not an architect or, designer but, I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[JaxOutlaw]

i'm not an architect or, designer but, i did sleep at a holiday inn express last night.

lol:d

[Wile E. Coyote]

I'm not an architect or, designer but, I did sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

tried that.....didnt work,

good thought tho

[Tom Foley]

We used a contractor that had done a lot of remodeling in the past as well as homebuilding for our 2nd story addition buildout after the No Name storm in 1993 , and they did a nice job . Give Jeff a call and consult with him .