Professional Home Design
At Draw First . . . Cut Once!, we specialize in residential drafting and design solutions that transform your existing home or create your dream house from the ground up. Our thoughtful approach to home design ensures your renovation, addition, or new construction project achieves exactly what you envision.
Expert Design & Drafting Services
Our name captures our philosophy: careful planning before construction begins. Your home represents one of life’s most significant investments, deserving meticulous consideration before breaking ground. As experienced residential designers, we:
- Transform your existing home with strategic renovations and additions
- Design custom new homes tailored to your specific needs and wishes
- Create detailed construction plans that builders can follow precisely
- Balance aesthetic desires with practical constraints and budget considerations
Our design process combines organization, creative problem-solving, and vision. We take your location constraints and budget, incorporate your needs, wants, and dreams, and develop creative solutions that harmonize all elements. You then select the option that best fits your vision.
Working through design concepts on paper saves significant money compared to modifying actual walls, doors, windows, and staircases later. When construction begins, you’ll have confidence we’ve developed the optimal solution for your unique situation.
Allan C. Lamper – Experienced Residential Designer
With a passion for residential design dating back to childhood, Allan Lamper brings decades of practical experience to every project. His professional journey includes:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from the University of Arizona (1987)
- Hands-on construction experience in multiple trades
- Professional architectural office experience in New Hampshire
- Former Energy Conservation Coordinator for the State of NH
- Founder of Draw First… Cut Once! in 1997
Allan has successfully completed residential design projects throughout New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and even Canada.
Our Approach to the Design Process
What sets us apart is our collaborative approach to residential design. We enjoy sitting across the table from clients, helping them navigate the complexities of transforming their dreams into buildable plans. When extensive wish lists meet the realities of site constraints and budgets, our creative yet practical solutions turn potential frustration into excitement.
The moment when clients realize “Yes, we can do this!” drives our passion for residential design. We provide quality designs for comfortable living, ensuring your home becomes exactly what you’ve always wanted.
Ready to discuss your residential design project? Contact Draw First . . . Cut Once! today to transform your home design vision into reality.