Avoid floor plan regrets by learning how to design a home that works for your real routines, not just Pinterest. I'm Philip, and I'll help you build a home that adapts to life's changes.
I've lived in 17 different homes and built 3 from the ground up. Each project taught me what works, what doesn't, and the regrets that only become obvious after you've lived in a space for months.
Those lessons weren't cheap or easy. I made expensive mistakes, dealt with layouts that fought against our daily routines, and discovered design flaws that no one warned me about.
That's why this site, my podcast, and my courses exist to guide you, not overwhelm you. Think of me as the experienced dad next door who wants to save you from the headaches I've already endured. No corporate jargon or sales pitches, just practical advice from someone who's been there.
Choose how you want to build a home that fits your real life, not just what looks good on Pinterest.
Practical, dad-level wisdom for designing homes that grow with you. 61 episodes covering mindset, layout evaluation, room-by-room design, and more.
Quick wins for big impact:
Smart Design, Lower Cost
How to Read Floor Plans
A deep dive into designing a practical, flexible, future-ready home from the ground up. Learn the complete system for creating a house that truly fits.
"Created by a homeowner who's built 3 custom homes, lived with the consequences, and now teaches others how to avoid them."
Want to go deeper with a community of smart homeowners? Office hours and live cohorts coming soon.
Listen to Episode 1 of the podcast or download my free guide to avoid the most common home design regrets.
These aren't Pinterest dreams. They are field tested tips and lessons from real builds, remodels, and future proof planning.
Learn how to design a home around the life you actually live. This guide and 30-minute exercise help you plan smarter, before the layout locks you in
Avoid common home design regrets. Learn how to plan smarter before you build so the details don't cost you more later
A real-world example of flexible home design. See how one room handled five different uses without a remodel, and what made it work
Built from real plans, real decisions, and real lessons.
I have designed and lived in a fully custom, adaptable home, and I have already seen how the right choices today can make life easier tomorrow. This isn't guesswork. It's field tested advice from my own build, with the future in mind.
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