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Get her Sketchup CAD to play with, and tell her have at it with a couple different plans.
A virtual walk through makes a huge difference.
misc:
-A kitchen sink with a view and light
-Always plan for a nice view and something to look at from common areas.
-open kitchen to dining room is popular these days but requires structural bracing and expense etc.
-an interior wall window is cheaper and leaves usable counter space in small kitchens.
-add light with tunnels
-I have little storage space and have to become creative with 'wasted' corners.
-look at Houzz dot com and other design websites for 'that look' you both want. (actually first place to start)
-Consider simple daily functionality if possible: 1st floor laundry with doors direct to clothes line/porch, hallways and landings big enough to move sofas and desks, mud room for cleaning filthy skunk dog, guests bedrooms on other side of kitchen for privacy, etc
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