When planning a million-dollar home, hiring an architect could be the best decision you make. We'll detail how to work with an architect, how to understand the process, and how to find the right one for you.

Maybe your ideal home is built around a spacious gourmet kitchen that opens into a comfortable family room. Or maybe it's defined by a luxurious master bath  with marble floors and elegant fixtures. Or perhaps your vision boasts a bright sunroom that spills into a lush greenhouse. No matter how extravagant and detailed your dream home is, it might be time for you to consider having a house custom designed by an architect.

Having an architect design your million-dollar home can be well worth the cost involved, especially if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind structure that represents your aesthetic values. Although the vast majority of homes are designed by builders or draftsmen, using an architect may be the smart choice if you're looking for a home tailored to your family and lifestyle.

"[Hiring] a good architect is much like hiring a sculptor or an artist and commissioning him or her to create a unique work of art for you to live in," says Jack Smuckler, principal with Smuckler Architects and Smuckler Group Builders in Edina.

- Jenny Sherman
Reprinted portion from Mpls./St. Paul Magazine, March 2002

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