Why Hire Liz?
Why would you hire Liz to help you plan how to change your house?
If you own a house which is not working for you and your family, Liz might be the person to help you move forward with ease. Trained as an architect, with an undergraduate degree in Fine Arts, Liz has a finely developed sense of proportion and knowledge of what makes good design and a delightful home. She is also practical and understands the need for a budget. As an architect, she has had three plus years of graduate school, followed by a three-year internship. Then, she took the architectural licensing exam. Her experience in residential design started at a very young age.
Liz will help you and your change your house to fulfill your specific family needs on your property, taking into account the unique surroundings. Together, your family will share your day to day experiences with Liz. She will record this information and ask questions about your needs and your dreams. Through meetings and site observations, Liz will create a Master Plan, with sorted priorities for moving forward. The Master Plan will be a combination of flow charts, with decision trees, excel documents, and sketches of future revisions to your home. This information will create a future of clarity and discernment. You will know who to call to get different work performed and when to include a General Contractor in the process.
If you have bought a home in a beautiful part of the Virginia countryside, it makes sense to have a home which responds to and embraces the landscape. The addition of quality windows, skylights, and doors to the outside enhances the day to day experience of life in your home. Thoughtful design creates a sense of place where your family can live grow, and flourish.
Family life centers around the kitchen and preparing meals. Good design requires a sense of proportion and an understanding of three-dimensional reality. Symmetry and axis help to create an underlying order, which can be played off of each other. Good design is also efficient and fun. There can be surprises, like a secret passage, or unexpected staircases or ladders, maybe even a hidden door.
Liz will sit down with your family and help you to sort through your needs and priorities. She has the experience of raising her three grown adult children, and many dogs and cats. She understands passions and the delight of delicious food prepared with loving care. She loves to live life fully and give it her all, and she also loves curling up with a great book and relaxing with a cup of tea.