Thursday, October 14, 2010

Decisions, decisions? ugh...more decisions.

When building a new home the parties involved have over 100,000 decisions to make before the dream is realized. Compared to the standard remodel or addition all parties involved will make about 10,000 decisions.So as you can see building a home can be an overwhelming task if you are not prepared.

Here is a list of a few things you will need to consider and choose for the look of your new home.

Items to Select for Your New Home

  • Exterior & interior Paint
  • Interior Trim

- Style

- Color: White or Stained

  • Windows
  • Front Door

- Door Hardware

  • Garage

- Keyless Entry

  • Flooring

- Hardwood/Carpet/Stone

- Location of Each

  • Bedrooms

- Carpet/Light Fixtures/Ceiling Fan

  • Kitchen

- Cabinets: Wood Type & Stain

- Countertops: Color & Type of Edging

- Flooring – Wood Type & Stain

- Hardware – Knobs and/or Pulls & Color

- Sink Color & Mounting Style

- Faucet Style & Finish

- Color of Appliances

  • Bathrooms

- Cabinets: Wood Type & Stain

- Countertops: Color & Type of Edging

- Flooring – Wood Type & Stain

- Hardware – Knobs and/or Pulls & Color

- Fixture Style & Finish

- Shower Door – Type of Glass & Trim Color

- Jetted or Soaker Tub

- Sink Shape

- Oval, Elongated or Elongated & Tall Toilet

  • Fireplace

- Type of Stone/Mantel/Hearth/Opening

- Blower

  • Interior & Exterior Lights
  • Placement of Extra Electrical Outlets
  • Placement of Cable & Phone Outlets
  • Security System
  • Audio System
  • Air Conditioning
  • Air Purifier
  • Humidifier
  • Tree Selection
  • If basement is being finished, selection of flooring, hardware, paint, etc.

***This is not a complete list of selections, however, it will give you an idea of the complexity of the selection process. Please allow 4 – 6 hours for this process.


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