When it comes to designing or even building your first home, all the details can seem a bit overwhelming. From counter tops and appliances to wall colors and windows, there are a lot of efficiency and style decisions you have to make. Though it may be stressful at times, there is a great appeal to designing or building your own home. You can customize your home to suit your needs and style. But, before you move forward with executing your design project, here some key steps you must take to ensure you don’t make any costly mistakes in creating the home of your dreams.
Set a Budget
The first step to designing your new home is planning a budget. There are so many small details to consider when designing a home and all their costs will add up. Go into the project with a clear number of how much you can afford to spend and how much building and/or designing your new home will cost. And once you set your budget, be sure to adjust your building plans to adhere to that budget. Stick to your budget to avoid costly mistakes during the building and interior design processes. Also, if you need a construction loan and mortgage, you’ll need to find out what size loan you qualify for.
Find a contractor
Many first timers choose to hire a contractor to design and build their house. Be sure to choose an experienced and reputable contractor who will build a great quality home and be available if any issues should arise. Generally the contractor will have a team of surveyors and designers to assist with the project, so choosing the right contractor is of the utmost importance. To ensure you house shows the best quality work, have your home inspected at the different phases of the construction process. Hire a home inspector or outside contractor to check the home when the foundation is poured, once the framing is finished and after the home is completed.
Pay attention to details
Whether you’re building your home yourself or searching for an Illinois custom home builder, be sure to pay attention to details before you build. Choosing the style and design scheme of your new house can be the most exciting part of the process. But, there are also many important decisions to make when it comes to creating a cost efficient house. First, consider the environmental factors of the area in which you live and your property. For instance, Illinois has cold, snowy winters so your home’s design should take the natural flow of air and heat into account. This will affect the placement of specific rooms, windows, and doors, but it will ultimately save you money down the road. Also make sure your HVAC and plumbing systems are properly installed. Other important details to pay attention to are space and storage. Use your house’s space efficiently by including more space in high traffic areas of the home like the kitchen and hallways. Also add plenty of closets and storage space.
Jade Custom Home ensures its clients receive the home of their dreams. Servicing the Chicago area, Custom Home Builder pays attention to detail and provides efficient construction and quality craftsmanship.