A Residential Contractor To Build the Home You Fell in Love With
Friday, December 13th, 2013
It takes a lot of guts to think about building a custom home. It’s usually easier to buy a home that has already been built according to specifications that a builder came up with. But when you’re using a residential contractor to build a custom home, you have to think about everything—how many rooms you want, how many bathrooms, whether you want a finished basement or a poolside or whether you’re satisfied with just a backyard garden. Once you’ve decided on the basics, you need to think about what kind of interiors you like and whether you’re interested in adding architectural touches derived from different styles.
Love at First Sight
Some people know right away what kind of home they want to live in. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed about a Cape Cod house or a Hacienda type structure. You might have seen a photograph of one of these or just visited a friend who lived in one of them, and maybe you just fell in love with the place.
For you, then, half the work is already done. You just need to figure out what other elements you need to have in your home, practically speaking. Your friend might have just had two bedrooms, but you might need three or four, depending on the size of your family.
However, if you haven’t thought that much about what kind of home you’d like to live in, the process might seem a little bit daunting. There are so many things to consider, from architectural style to all the little touches that go into building a custom home, from bathroom fixtures to flooring types. Where do you begin?
It might make sense to visit a number of homes, both new and used. Sometimes, you get your best ideas from your friends. After all, they’re your friends because your personalities probably match. So it’s quite likely that you might also like to live in the same way. So if there’s someone at whose home you feel particularly comfortable, you might want to design your own home along the same lines, but in line with your circumstances. Additionally you can browse Pinterest and Houzz to find styles, designs and layouts that you like. We love it when our customers can show us examples of things they want to incorporate into their home.
These are just a few ways in which you can hit upon what your dream home might look like. Contact us for more ideas and we’ll help to turn your dream into reality.