This manual is the result of that consultation. It is for homebuyers, like you, who are looking at buying a residential unit in a new construction project. When buying an existing unit, you visit the actual space and can see the layout, the arrangement of furniture and the materials used. On the other hand, buying from the blueprints (architect’s plans) means that you will view the project in the planning stage. This guide will allow you to understand these blueprints and will help you to visualize the end product. I will share my knowledge with you and my experience gained during a 35-year career as an interior designer, showing you how to apply certain principles of design to arrive at a space you have always dreamed of living in – one that is unique and adapted to your aesthetics and lifestyle. This guide will explore your prospective home, looking at the building, the space unit, and then each room, to see if it lives up to your expectations. You will also get some practice in developing your critical eye by evaluating sample layouts, spotting their flaws, and making improvements.