A custom home signifies the ultimate dream of having a space that is entirely ‘you’ with all your likes and passions but it can be a time-consuming and draining journey to get to the finish line. Here are some useful custom home building tips so you can have a less hassle filled experience of construction and design.
The Location Is Everything
When you’re considering buying land for building your custom home, paying a lot of attention to the location and its implications is immensely important. If you value a bit of isolation then you should pick an area away from the overcrowded suburbs for example and if you have children and want to be near the school district, your choice of location will similarly vary according to that. Making a costly custom home can almost go to waste if the location is all wrong such as if the neighborhood is on its way out or if it is too crowded or the commute is messy.
The other aspect of choosing the right location is the terrain and the natural factors such as if the area is next to a water body, is overly rocky or difficult terrain or whether it is on the grid or not and if it is connected to a reliable water supply. Combining the locational factors to your own lifestyle is very important since you will be living in that home so if you love socializing then making a custom home in a location far from the main city centers is not wise. Certain areas require extra construction work such as adding soil and removing rocks to level the land or getting certain building related permits from the authorities.
A Winning Team
An experienced and visionary architect and a custom home builder to carry out your vision along with other professionals for every step of the way are the single most significant factor in the construction of a custom home after having a good budget. Choose an architect who is preferably local with an impeccable work ethic and someone who you can communicate easily with as you will be working a lot together in putting your ideas to paper.
Choosing the right architect and custom home builder is an undertaking that should not be taken lightly so do plenty of research, ask many questions that relate to the build and ask to see their work portfolio so you can see their previous work. The older more experienced architects and builders tend to have established teams and other related professionals (such as carpenters, stone masons or plumbers) in their network so you are then assured of uniformity in the quality provision during the build.
Ample Participation
A custom home building myth is that you should sit back and let the professionals do their job but building a custom home is very personal and each detail is decided on the homeowner’s preferences and passions and also their lifestyle and hobbies. Participate fully when the floorplans are being crafted since many smaller details are hard or impossible to change once the build has begun. While certain architects and custom home builders may have their own style that they are known for, it is essential to not get swept away by the current and insist on elements that you’ve always envisioned in a dream home.
Involve An Interior Designer Early On
A common mistake homeowners make is to only hire an interior designer when they’re looking at a completed blank space. An interior designer should be engaged earlier on during the process of the build so you can get better synergy moving from the exterior to the interior.
Most custom homes are built according to a certain style of house so working with an interior designer to bring that same concept in the interior décor is a great idea. If you are looking to experiment with a more fusion concept to add in as a contrast to the exterior design, a gifted interior designer is still needed to make it happen.
The Financial Side
In most cases custom home builds are ambitious projects that are often carried out at breakneck speed at a higher cost than a regular home. Before beginning your dream home build make a comprehensive list of your finances from external sources of funding to personal or commercial savings and work with a financial advisor to decide on a budget. No one wants to enter financial stress or trouble due to building a home so having the financial side sorted beforehand always helps.