Protect the resale value of your home before design begins with…
The 7 Design Decisions That Protect the Resale Value of a $5M+ Modern Home
Protect resale value
Avoid costly redesigns
Eliminate unnecessary expenses
7 early architectural decisions quietly determine what a modern home will be worth decades from now. This guide reveals each one — and how to get them right from the start.
The early architectural choices that quietly determine what your home will be worth decades from now.
If you're planning a new modern home, you're probably wondering where to start.
What are the right first steps? What hidden costs should you expect? And how do you avoid the expensive mistakes many homeowners only discover halfway through the process?
Before architectural drawings even begin, a series of critical early decisions quietly shape the project’s outcome — influencing design quality, long-term value, budget, and timeline.
Most costly redesigns begin before design ever starts.
Many homeowners begin the design process without realizing these decisions exist until it’s too late to change them. The result can be costly redesigns, unexpected budget increases, and frustrating delays.
To bring clarity to this early stage, Bowery Design Group created The 7 Design Decisions That Protect the Resale Value of a $5M+ Modern Home — a strategic guide to the decisions that matter most before the design process begins, alongside two supporting planning resources.
Decisions made in the early design phase define how your home is perceived — and valued — for decades.
The 7 decisions that cannot be undone once construction begins — and how each one shapes resale value.
Why many $5M+ modern homes lose long-term architectural relevance — and how to avoid it.
The overlooked planning mistakes that lead to redesigns, delays, and budget overruns.
A Los Angeles architectural studio specializing in refined modern residences.
Our homes span Southern California and beyond, each shaped by thoughtful design, natural light, and a deep understanding of how our clients want to live. We create residences that are visually striking without sacrificing function, livability, or long-term value.
We partner with both discerning homeowners and experienced developers, creating a process that is collaborative, grounded, and deeply intentional. The guide distills the same strategic thinking we apply to our residential projects — the principles that ensure a home is considered, refined, and enduring long before construction begins.
The guide is for you if…
You’re planning a custom modern $5M+ home and want it to feel timeless, not trendy.
You’re early in the design process and want to make smarter architectural decisions.
You’re investing significant capital and want to protect long-term value.
You want clarity around budgets, timelines, and planning before design begins.
Design a modern home that still feels exceptional decades from now.
Access The 7 Design Decisions That Protect the Resale Value of a $5M+ Modern Home and start your project with clarity, confidence, and architectural insight.