For some, the number of decisions that need to be made can be pretty frightening. Others are eager to get going, and others do not know where to start. At Rockhaven, we believe in getting the big rocks in first and offer below a helpful sequence of decisions to be made. Remember, too, that there will be some back-and-forth in the custom home decision journey to your new home.
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- Form: what is the overall form of your new home? Is it a bungalow, a 2-story, or something in between? How many bedrooms do you want? How many bathrooms, ensuites, or powder rooms will your new home have? What other rooms (Great room, library, den, craft room, etc.) will be essential? Does your new home have one garage bay, two or three? And do you have a sense of your new home’s overall size (square feet).
- Style: Do you have a style that you like or dislike? Styles include Estate, Modern, Farm House, Ranch, and Georgian.
- Budget: everyone has a budget. Well, almost everyone,…. 😊. It is important to know what your budget is. It is also important to include everything in your budget, including the lot, servicing, site works, design, engineering, and soft costs. A good custom home builder knows what these costs actually are and is honest about sharing the full list with you. A good custom home builder can also review design options with you so you can spend your money on the things that are important to you.
- Features and Finishes: with so many choices today, this list can be overwhelming! You want to remember that special feature you saw in your travels, across either the world or the world wide web. To help you with this, you can also review both Standard Features and Optional Features at this link: Custom Home Design Features.
With our exclusive, patented “Design Plus Program,” Rockhaven Homes has helped over 100 clients design and build their new custom home or their transformed existing homes. Throughout the journey, Rockhaven’s goal is threefold: minimize surprises, maximize value, and advocate for its clients. Its numerous client reference letters demonstrate that it is meeting these goals. Contact us to learn more about our custom home design and building services.