Guest Article provided by Tina Martin at IdeaSpired.
If you have decided to have a new home designed and built, it’s important to work with the right people to make sure building your dream home doesn’t turn into a nightmare project. This is because there’s a lot more that goes into creating a custom home than many realize.
What’s more, it’s important that your architect, engineer/builder, interior designer, and landscaping designer work together to ensure the home has a tight, cohesive feel. Ensure that you have everyone hired before making the jump; this way, they can collaborate naturally as the project comes together.
From the time you first break ground to when you’re having the finishing touches added to the interior and landscaping, getting all the details right requires certain professional skills. And if you get the details wrong, it could end up costing you both time and money.
That’s why Stella May Interiors and Design offers the following tips and resources to help you get that dream project started right.
Real estate agent
When you are shopping for your perfect piece of property for your future home, you will need to work with a reliable, licensed realtor who understands what you are looking for and will help you stay within budget.
Find a great real estate agent by checking out reviews, and getting referrals from friends, then interview prospective agents to find one with whom you feel you can work well.
Talk to your realtor about how much you can afford to spend on land, based on your comprehensive buying and building budget.
Architect
A good architect will communicate with you about what you’re imagining in your future home, and create the plans and designs needed to make it happen.
Learn everything you need to know when hiring an architect.
When you choose an architect, make sure you find one who has plenty of designs in their portfolio that reflect the aesthetic you are looking for.
Builder
The builder is an extremely important person for your project because they will be coordinating the efforts of many other professionals and working with the others on this list to get the actual practical building work accomplished.
Find an expert and trustworthy builder by reading local reviews and getting recommendations, as well as by meeting them and talking about your plans in person.
Always have a contract drawn up specifying stages of the project, completion dates, and incremental payments.
A good builder will arrange for the services of subcontractors needed to get your house built, such asground workers, plumbers, electricians, and heating/cooling experts.
A good builder will probably be pretty busy, so start looking for someone as soon as possible, and don’t be surprised if you have to wait as long as six months before they are ready to start.
Engineer
The engineer’s job is to oversee every phase of construction to make sure the house you’re having built will be structurally sound. You don’t want to have your dream house falling down on you!
The engineer will make sure the grading is tended to correctly. This includes the process of excavation, leveling, drainage around the house, and right of way or environmental concerns.
They will also make sure all materials used are correct and in good condition.
The engineer will work with your architect to be sure what they design will function and be safe.
Designers
Your home is not complete until the interior and the exterior have been finished with designs that suit the landscape and the home style.
A landscape architect will oversee the external design of your home, including land and water management, land design, and garden layout.
An interior designer from Stella May Interiors and Design can create a home interior that’s stylish, elegant, and functional. This will include lighting, furnishing, color choices, and materials.
The experts you work with should be people you feel you can trust with your vision. They should be prompt and professional and respect your concerns. It’s important for you to communicate with them well, and make them aware of any changes in your plans or budget, too, so you all maintain good and cordial working relationships throughout the process.
Stella May Interiors and Design is a spirited designer and creative visionary with a passion for sparking joy through comforting wholesome design. Let’s get in touch.