The custom home selection process is the opportunity to make your new home truly yours. It is the most fun and the most exciting part of the process. It also is the most time-consuming part of the process and for some can be a bit overwhelming.
You get to truly design your own home. All those design shows you’ve watched on TV are now your reality. And that when for some it can become a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of decisions to be made in choosing the perfect home selections and finishes. From paint to flooring, cabinetry, countertops, appliances, fixtures, faucets, etc., to even structural changes like additional bathrooms or garage space, there is an array of choices.
The most important tip to remember…It’s your home! Focus on what matters to you. You don’t have to look at and consider the myriad of choices. Only deal with what truly matters to you.
With that in mind, here are some tips for managing the process to keep it as stress-free as possible:
Custom Home Builder Selections Tips
The #1 tip to make your selections process go smooth and stress-free? Find and hire the right builder. Select a builder who understands you, your lifestyle, fits your personality and gets your vision. A good builder like this will be someone you can talk with to help you with your style and vision board.
Pre-Selections Appointment
- Flip through lifestyle magazines, create Pinterest boards, save Houzz albums or create a binder to gather ideas and organize your vision. You are going to need this to keep things going smoothly.
- Ask the builder if you can see current or recent builds to view the types of materials used in cabinets, flooring, tile, etc. This will help you understand the kinds of choices for your selections appointment(s).
- Find out the appliances typically used by the builder so you can review them online and be ready to make your choices.
- Drive the neighborhood where you are planning to build to see existing home exteriors, especially those built by your builder
- Ask about paint colors the builder recommends so you can match swatches against your furniture.
- Be sure you have identified your needs vs wants so you know how these can affect your budget at decision time
- Create a style and vision board prior to our meeting
During your Selections Appointment
- Important – You don’t have to select everything at once! For instance, at Devonshire Custom Homes we are a custom homes builder so we give allowances when choices can’t be made at the planning stage.
- Remember that it’s less expensive to upgrade during the building process than to remodel later.
- Create a selections checklist so you can mark off decisions as you make them. Keeping track of the process can go a long way toward relieving some of the stress of building a truly custom home.
- Keep track of your selections and try not to second guess prior decisions. Trust your choices. Move forward and try to resist the temptation to revisit decisions and make changes.
- Don’t get lost in all the details. Remind yourself of the big picture and focus on what truly matters to you.
- Make sure you feel 100% satisfied with your new home selections before you leave your selections appointment. Many items for your house will be ordered before construction even begins to make sure the home is completed on time. Changing selections while your home is being built can cause delays in construction and result in additional costs.
Choosing the right finishes and selections for your new home should be a fun and exciting time. To keep it from getting too overwhelming, keep these tips and mind and remember to involve your builder every step of the way. Remember to take advantage of expert guidance and recommendations to create your perfect dream home vision!
Are you interested in talking with us about your new home build? To set up a free, no obligation consultation, just use the button below or call us at (813) 831-1984.
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