Decisions To Make Before New Home Construction Begins
It’s extremely exciting, and nerve-wracking, once you’ve decided to opt for a complete new home construction. It’s exciting in that you get the opportunity to completely customize your home from top to bottom, however it can be slightly overwhelming when you sit down to plan the process. Although, with the right building team by your side you’ll have all the help you’ll need when it comes to deciding on the budget and design for your new home. Here’s what you should do to start:
Establish A Budget
The budget is usually a great place to begin when building a new home. Start with an overall total number and then flesh out the details from there. Doing so will narrow down other details to a manageable set of options to choose from. It also helps to figure out how much of the total is available for certain categories, such as flooring, cabinets and lighting.
The first of these details to focus on is floor plan. Visiting existing models and working with builders will give you a wealth of three-dimensional information. Many floor plans are similar, so find a style that works and then explore the variations on that style. With several floor-plan options, you will be able to get a cost per square foot estimate and begin to narrow down the aesthetic details.
Deciding On Design & Finding A Team
In new home construction there are always plenty of choices to be made. Finding the correct professionals to partner with is the essential first step toward a positive experience and outcome. Asking family and friends for referrals as well as taking time to talk with designers, architects and contractors leads to finding the right team. Talented specialists take the time to understand their client’s style and make recommendations and suggestions based on experience.
In many cases general contractors who have been around for years, not only have the experience, but they have established relationships with reputable designers and architects in the area that they’ve worked with in the past.
With the right team in place and a budget as the guide, the designing may begin! When building a new home, visual aids are imperative resources. Pictures really do communicate better than words, so using them to ensure the details turn out just right is always a good idea. Browsing magazines, books and idea websites are great ways to find inspiration. With decisions such as flooring, cabinetry and major fixtures made, a final bid price can be nailed down and new home construction can begin.
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