Designing Your Home from the Ground Up
Building a new home is one of the most exciting projects you will ever undertake. It’s also one of the most complex. With hundreds of decisions to make and countless details to coordinate, the process can feel overwhelming without the right guide. At Ann Kottler Home, we bring clarity, creativity, and structure to new construction projects so you can focus on the joy of creating your dream home.
Ann and her team work alongside your architect and builder from the very beginning, aligning design decisions with your vision and lifestyle. By being involved early, we ensure that every design choice supports both the architecture and the way you live day to day.
Collaboration from Blueprint to Move-In
Our goal is to make sure that your home not only looks stunning on paper but also feels right in real life. We coordinate directly with your architect and builder, contributing to layout decisions, lighting plans, and material specifications that enhance flow and functionality.
We help you navigate the hundreds of design and construction decisions that can easily stall progress or cause regret later. By providing organized, thoughtful recommendations, we keep your project on schedule while ensuring that every room works together in harmony.
When it’s time to transition from construction to interiors, Ann continues the process seamlessly into furnishings and styling, creating a home that feels cohesive from the day you move in.
Early Design Involvement Prevents Costly Mistakes
One of the most valuable aspects of involving a designer early is cost efficiency. Design errors during construction are expensive to fix, and many can be avoided with a well-planned, holistic approach.
Ann reviews architectural drawings with an eye for proportion, balance, and real-world function. She considers how furniture will fit, how traffic will flow, and how light will interact with each space. This foresight prevents the need for revisions later and ensures your home feels both beautiful and practical from the start.
A Guided Process, Step by Step
The process begins with a Discovery Call where we listen carefully to your goals and timeline. From there, Ann conducts an in-depth consultation, either on-site or with your architect, to review your plans, discuss budgets, and prioritize decisions.
Once the design direction is clear, we present a focused range of options for each phase — cabinetry styles, flooring, fixtures, lighting, and hardware — making each decision straightforward. You will always know what comes next and what it means for your project timeline. Our team then manages procurement, coordination, and installation, ensuring your design vision carries through flawlessly to completion.
Creating Cohesion Across the Home
A well-designed home tells a story from one room to the next. We consider how each space connects to the others in mood, texture, and color. Whether your home is lakeside, suburban, or city-based, our goal is to create a unified design experience that feels timeless and distinctly yours.
Our clients often describe the result as “effortless harmony.” Every finish complements the next, and every piece feels purposeful. From the grand entryway to the smallest powder room, every corner of your home reflects thought and intention.
Integrity in Every Recommendation
Ann’s corporate background in business and finance, combined with more than a decade of design experience, gives her a unique advantage in managing large-scale projects. Clients trust her to balance creativity with practicality, ensuring budgets are respected without sacrificing beauty.
We partner only with builders and craftspeople who share our commitment to quality and integrity. Every recommendation comes with your long-term enjoyment in mind — not fleeting trends.
From Vision to Reality
Building your home from scratch is about more than creating a structure. It’s about building a life that fits you perfectly. We help you make each decision with confidence so that when you finally open the front door, everything feels just right.
Your new home should be an effortless reflection of your style, values, and rhythm of life. With Ann Kottler Home, you’ll have a trusted partner guiding you through every stage, ensuring the process is not only successful but deeply rewarding.