Accessing What You Have
You have a dwelling to live in. If you built it, you already put a lot of consideration into its design, and you get to start with a clean slate of your choosing. But if you have an existing house to make your home, first and foremost, you need to come to terms with the inherent Architecture. Another important feature is the Natural Light you have to work with. And finally you need to take a critical look at the Furnishings you have--what will work, what won't, and what you'll need.