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Most architects design houses. Most house plan websites sell floor plans. Very few people teach homeowners how homes actually work. Heather Hanson Homes focuses on one thing above all: The flow of daily life through a home.
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One of my husband’s favorite things about being married to an architect is the look on people’s faces when I tell them the wall they’ve been told they can’t move absolutely can move. I get this question in almost every consult: “Can we take down this wall, or is it load-bearing?” Sometimes people ask me […]
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January 26, 2026 Last Tuesday I watched my 3-year-old try to put his shoes on while standing on a pile of Amazon packages blocking the front door. My husband was asking where his keys were. The 9-month-old was crying in the kitchen. I was pouring coffee with one hand and wiping banana off the counter […]
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I’ve walked through hundreds of family homes as an architect. And here’s what nobody tells you: most family homes have the exact same three problems. Not similar problems. The same three problems. You’d think every house would be different, that every family’s chaos would have its own unique shape. But after a while, you start […]
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One of my husband’s favorite things about being married to an architect is the look on people’s faces when I tell them the wall they’ve been told they can’t move absolutely can move. I get this question in almost every consult: “Can we take down this wall, or is it load-bearing?” Sometimes people ask me […]
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January 26, 2026 Last Tuesday I watched my 3-year-old try to put his shoes on while standing on a pile of Amazon packages blocking the front door. My husband was asking where his keys were. The 9-month-old was crying in the kitchen. I was pouring coffee with one hand and wiping banana off the counter […]
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Through workshops, layout consultations, and architect-designed house plans, Heather helps homeowners understand how layout affects everyday living—and how thoughtful design can make a home feel calm, functional, and connected.
Every Monday I send out emails with stories about flow, layout, and all the nitty gritty details of life you need to think about when you plan your home (even the things you do without thinking...)
Most homes don’t feel frustrating because they’re too small—they feel frustrating because the layout isn’t working well. The way rooms connect, how people move through the house, and where daily routines happen all shape how a home feels to live in. I help homeowners see the flow of their homes more clearly so they can make smarter decisions before investing in renovations, additions, or a new house plan.
