As a designer, my goal is create gorgeous spaces for my clients but, more importantly, create spaces based on how my clients use the space. The how is the first step in designing, closely followed by the aesthetics. It's important to know who is using the space and what the overall purpose of the space is in order to begin laying down drawings and plans or pulling materials. There has to be a starting point. The ever-dreaded budget for designing and furnishing spaces is impo