5 things You Should Do Now Before Building a Custom Home
When seeking to build a new property, there are many different factors to consider. From choosing a property to hiring a firm, it is important to think through your needs and desires with this new house that you are building. Whether it’s a design for your first home or a vacation house, EHD will assist you in this project every step of the way and guarantee that your needs are met. Here is a list of things to consider before building your custom home.
Know your timeline
The best time to start designing is in the fall or the winter. Designing early on in these colder months will give your firm time to complete a house design, get permits, send bids, get engineering on board, and finally start to build. Spring is the best time to build a house because the weather is cool and dry, therefore designing a year in advance allows a firm to reach these deadlines. If your goal is to break ground in 2024, it is necessary to start designing now.
2. Choose Your property
Before starting a design, your firm needs to study the HOA restrictions and zoning requirements in the area you are building. Properties in different areas are going to have different restrictions and it's vital to learn and understand these in order to complete a custom-built home. Choosing a property also might shape your desires and goals for your build, depending on where the view corridors are, how steep the lot is, and where the sun is.
3. Know Your Budget
Deciding on your overall budget is necessary to create a successful custom build. Knowing your budget will allow a firm to propose reasonable square footage as well as determine the price per square footage for your build. In addition, various materials will have different price points so it is important to choose materials that you know will fit into your overall budget.
4. Know Your Priorities
It is also important to know what your design priorities are for your custom-built home. Whether that is the overall form and style of your house, what spaces you want to focus on, or how you want the spaces to look and feel. Knowing these aspects will help a firm meet your needs as a client.
5. Choose Your Firm
Lastly, when choosing your firm, there are a couple of steps you can take to make sure you are choosing the right architect for you. First, take a look at their portfolio. Do their projects align with your design aesthetic? Does it look like something you can afford in your budget? Next, it is important to choose a firm that will be with you at every step of the way.
Here at Elizabeth Hales Design, we combine interior design and architecture into a comprehensive system so that our builds are both beautiful and functional. We also have connections with builders and engineers that make the design-build process as smooth as possible. Our firm focuses on timeless, luxurious, minimal designs. If this fits your design aesthetic, contact us today to get started with a custom design consultation for your dream home.
