To help you make the important decisions about what you want, we've compiled this checklist to consider when planning your new Valley Home:

A. About the Owners

Family members/ages.

Any special needs?

Where does your family spend the most time together?

Where does your family eat most meals?

Does your family usually watch television together or separately?

Where do you entertain?

How important are formal living areas?

B. Section

Special features (water, views, trees, adjacent other property, other).

Living facing street or rear?

C. House General Requirements Anticipated size?

Preferred architectural style?

Single level or two storey?

Preferred exterior materials?

Number/location of bedrooms?

Number of bathrooms?

Special room requirements?

Toilet separate or in the bathroom?

Heating type?

Should family room be open to kitchen?

Will family’s main TV/VCR be located in the family room?

Describe furniture planned for family room.

Do you need a study or home office?

Where should it be located?

Any special electrical or wiring needs?

Wardrobe requirements - single, double or walk in


D. Rooms -

Specific Requirements

Entry to be a separate formal or into an informal living area?


E. Kitchen

Will the kitchen typically be used for serious meal preparation, or for quick convenient meals?

Will you eat most meals here?

The types of appliances you want and where they should be located.

Which type of work area do you prefer - island, bar, galley or wrap around?

Do you want a walk-in pantry?

Other kitchen requirements?


F. Garage Do you need a garage?

Do you require a garage to be built in, attached or separate?