Preparing a wish list
Dream first. Edit later.
A wish list is your life, written down.
Your consultant’s job is to fit as much of your list as possible within your land and budget - and to tell you honestly what should wait. But first the list has to exist.
Prompts
What belongs on a wish list
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The non-negotiables
Bedrooms, work-from-home spaces, accessibility, the garage, the pantry that ends all pantry arguments.
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ii
The rituals
Where you cook, gather, retreat, entertain. The barbecue. The chessboard. Morning coffee in the sun. Designated places make rituals happen.
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Something for everyone
One of Ralph’s ten principles: a space for each person’s thing - a workshop, a play corner, a reading nook, a make-up bench.
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iv
The never-agains
The dark hallway, the airless kitchen, the storage that never existed. Naming what failed you before is half the brief.
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v
The honest budget
Shared early, it becomes a design tool. Storybook designs to it creatively rather than surprising you at the end.
From the Storybook archive
Where a first conversation can lead
A selection from more than 2,500 archived Storybook designs. Your consultation includes designs matched to your land, family and budget - book a time to see them.
