Dream homes sometimes take years to realize, and can change as our tastes and experience do. When you’re finally ready to turn your dream home into a reality, there are a few basic points you should consider to build the best home possible. Here are 4 tips to help ensure you implement your dream home ideas in a practical and manageable way.
1. List Your Dream
Dreams and aspirations are only that if they can’t be recalled in detail. That’s why you should make a list of your needs and wants. This will help the amenities of your dream home take shape by thinking clearly about the direction you need your plans (and budget) to go. This should be an editable computerized list. In fact, you should really consider using (or tying your list to) home designing software, so you can visualize your room spacing in 3D.
2. Select Your Builder
Since you will be forging a long-term relationship in a big capital investment, you’ll want to obviously contract with a firm you can trust. Make sure the builder shares your views about decor and style. You should request three to five client references. This will allow you to feel out their work, integrity, and communication style.
3. Over-budget
Many home building experts agree that costs tend to run an average of 20 percent over estimate, despite the best researching. Even though your home builders should provide information about the materials and processes throughout the project, supply delivery delays and rising material costs can still arise.
And speaking of budget, when selecting fixtures, you should strongly consider staying consistent (using the same ones) throughout your dream home. Find suppliers who offer discounts for bulk purchases.
4. Choose Quality Over Cost
Skimping on the quality of appliances and materials in your dream home could, in the long term, turn it into a nightmare. For example, consider the difference in durability between solid wood for cabinets and shelving versus medium-density fiberboard. Not only will solid wood stand the test of time, fiberboard has formaldehyde in it, which could leach toxic substances into your home over time. Also consider the noise factors of insulated versus lower-grade windows and the various thickness grades of flooring. Is the cost savings really worth your peace of mind?
In the end, building careful records of your living preferences will go a long way to building your dream home. Doing your research of materials and manpower and keeping them in step with your budget will help ensure your dream home becomes a reality!
Do you have any dream home ideas you’d like to add? Please leave them in the comments below!
And if you have any questions about home design or about selling or buying a home in metro Albuquerque, be sure to contact me today!
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