5 things you should know before building your custom home
1. FIND PHOTOREALISTIC RENDERING SPECIALISTS
Before you build your new home, you are going to want to be able to visualize what it will look like. More often than not, it is hard to imagine what your home will look like to scale. This is why it is important to find a designer who can show you renderings of your house before you build it. It will be easier to see what you want to change or improve upon before you actually build you home. After seeing your rendering, you may decide one of your rooms is too small/too big and want to change the size. You will be grateful you changed it sooner rather than later!
2. HOW TO STAY ON BUDGET
Budget is always on top of the list when it comes to taking on projects. Helping to create a budget in your initial meeting with your designer will help guide the process just as much as your needs and desired style. A designer will work with the budget you have as well as get creative as possible so that you will get the best bang for your buck.
3. KNOW WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU
Before you build your custom home, you should create a list of items that is important to you. Some questions you may ask yourself:
Do you like cooking? Is your kitchen going to be designed for more functional use or for aesthetic purposes? Think about your cooking routine, what design elements could make your life in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable?
Is your family on the taller/smaller side? Do you want your custom home to accommodate your family’s height? A designer can help direct you in making decisions about ceiling, door, shower, and cabinetry heights.
Are there any cultural elements from your personal background that are important for you to incorporate into your home? What might that look like for you?
These are examples of important questions you may ask yourself before designing your custom home. Designers will ask you questions like these that you might not have even thought of. Based on the conversations you and your designer have, they will give you professional advice and recommendations that will benefit your desired outcome.
4. PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Designers help create not only beautiful, but functional spaces based on your needs. They are multi-dimensional thinkers who can easily see things that the average person may not. Things on two dimensional drawings don’t always translate or are easily understood without a trained eye. Having a designer will give you the skill set to see this, but they also know which features will maximize your home value as well as adding a lasting appeal.
5. HOW TO SAVE TIME AND AVOID MISTAKES
It’s no secret that taking on a new project can get costly and fast. A trained professional can help save you money by doing things such as ensuring the correct amount of product is purchased (buying too much or too little can lead to extra time or costly price hikes or risk of getting an unmatched batch of product) or making sure everything is the right measurement. Other large cost saving areas are overall avoiding the post-remodel/build regret by making sure you love your design and products from the get-go.
