For many, dreaming up the perfect home has been years in the making. And, when the day comes that you finally have the keys to your new custom home in hand, you're flooded with emotions and couldn't be happier with the final product.
One of the most exciting things that you'll ever do in your life is move into your brand new custom home that you have spent months (or even years) dreaming of. You can finally enjoy the space with your family, and you have a blank canvas that's ready for your personal decorative touches.
With so many things that you want to do upon moving into your new home, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed about where you should start. To help you map out a game plan while relishing all of the newness, here are a few key things that you'll want to do in your first month at home: If you're like many of today's homeowners, you want to stay in your existing home for the long haul, but have grand renovation plans in mind to truly make it your dream home.
While you may find yourself daydreaming about a spacious master suite complete with spa-like oasis of a master bathroom, it's important to keep reality in check and think about what your budget really is. We've talked about the recent uptick in demand for home remodeling, and as we approach mid 2016, it's clear that this trend is only going to continue. According to Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, home improvement spending is expected to reach its highest level in a decade in early 2017. But what's behind this renewed passion for home remodeling? Low inventory of homes on the market. According to the National Association of Realtors, there was 4.5 months of housing inventory on the market as of March, which means that it would every house on the market to sell at the current pace of sales. In other words, the current real estate market benefits sellers rather than buyers as there is a shortage of housing inventory. A home with smart and ample storage space is certainly a priority for many people looking to build a custom home. One of the hottest design trends that we've seen recently in Central Florida custom homes in regards to storage space is the rise of the walk-in pantry. The thing that is so attractive about a walk-in pantry is that they tend to be more unique, efficient, and cost-effective than the option of building extra cabinetry for food storage. In fact, what really has people buzzing about the walk-in pantry these days is the ability to put their own fun and creative design touch on the space. For instance, one way that we see homeowners customizing the walk-in pantry is through the entry point. If you talk to your building contractor about your options for an entryway, you could hear anything from a "secret" cabinet entrance to a sliding barn door. While some people may think of a bathroom as one of the more practical spaces in a home, those building their dream homes tend to think of a master bathroom as a sanctuary dedicated to personal health and relaxation. As you talk to your building contractor about some of the features that you'll want to include in your design, here are 6 must-haves to take into consideration for your luxurious master bathroom: When it comes down to it, no one really knows better than yourself what you truly want to get from your home remodel. Therefore, before you begin the process of interviewing prospective building contractors, you need to ask yourself these 9 important questions: 1. Which rooms in your home will be a part of the remodel? This question seems like a no-brainer, right? However, you need to keep in mind that when you remodel one space, it can impact the adjoining spaces in your home. For example, if you take down a wall between your kitchen and dining room during a kitchen remodel, will that make your dining room appear outdated? You should think of framing as the bones of your home. Not only does framing give your home a shape and structure, but it also impacts the quality of nearly every aspect of your home, from mechanicals to interior and exterior finishes. Because there is so much riding on the quality of your home's framing, you really need to make sure you choose a contractor that is experienced in custom home building and accountable to building a quality home. As you consider prospective contractors for custom home building in Winter Park, be sure to talk to them about their framing practices. Are the site superintendents well informed to ensure that the framing in your home meets the highest standards of quality? Remodeling your home can be an incredibly exciting time, but also often comes with some anxiety and stress. This is why it's so important that you select the right building contractor that not only shares your vision, but has the experience and resources necessary to successfully complete the project. Even when you have the best builder and most experienced professionals working on your home remodel, you're still going to need to make a number of decisions. These decisions can range from the position of your kitchen island to the paint color of your master bedroom trim. With so many decisions to be made, you may find yourself coming down with a severe case of decision-making fatigue. We use our blog to frequently share tips with our readers for how to make the custom home building and remodeling experience go smoothly. Sure, you've probably heard a nightmare remodeling story or two that could give you cold feet about going through the experience yourself. |
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