Start with a week in your life
A house plan becomes more useful when it starts with routines. Note where bags land, who cooks, how guests arrive, which rooms need quiet and what needs to be stored. These observations reveal connections a photograph cannot explain.
Read the edges of the home
Map windows, neighbouring views and access to outdoor space. In Kuala Lumpur, a sheltered edge can become a useful extension of a living room. The right response depends on the actual site, orientation and exposure.
Bring the constraints to the first meeting
Available plans, management requirements, a realistic budget range and target dates help the team distinguish essential work from optional additions. Identify fixed furniture or art you want to retain before the layout is resolved.