There are many decisions to be made when you’re building a custom home.  In our model home, we have set up a Design Center to help home buyers select options to customize their houses to fit their personality and budget.  Clients will be able to compare cabinet finishes and styles, flooring and much more.  Builder design centers are a great resource for home buyers. A good design center can also help clients estimate the cost of upgrade options so they can better estimate their final budget.

At your design appointment, we’ll review your standard features that will be included in your custom home and then allow you to make selections on the following customizable items:

  • Kitchen and Bath Cabinets
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen Backsplash
  • Appliances
  • Flooring
  • Ceramic tile
  • Powder Bath Selections
  • Custom Cabinetry (built-ins, wet bars, etc)
  • Interior Paint
  • Interior Trim
  • Stairs
  • Fireplace & Mantels
  • Door Hardware
  • Bath Accessories
  • Shower Enclosures
  • Lighting
  • High Tech Wiring
Three paint sample booklets labeled HISTORIC, WHITE & PASTEL, and NEUTRALS are fanned out on a table next to four stacked paint color blocks in black, gray, white, and beige—ideal inspiration for custom home builders or anyone planning a new construction home.
A wooden table with four chairs, cabinet door samples, brochures, and papers sits near large windows overlooking a parking lot and green trees outside, creating an ideal setting for discussing new homes or planning your new construction home with custom home builders.
Various samples of stone or tile slabs are displayed vertically, each labeled with upgrade prices on yellow tags—ideal for new homes and showcased by leading Midlands contractors. The surfaces vary in color, including shades of gray, white, and beige.
A display board shows various carpet samples in neutral tones, each labeled with a name and number such as 956 Bayside and 317 Soapstone—ideal choices for a new construction home or custom floor plan. Carpets and flooring displays are blurred in the background, providing inspiration for Midlands contractors seeking quality options.

Custom Home Standard Features


HOME EXTERIOR

☐ Crawl Space, Stucco Foundation
☐ 10 x 10 Fiberglass Columns in Front and Rear
☐ 10 ft Ceilings downstairs, 9 ft Ceilings up
☐ 2 Over 2 Energy Efficient Windows
☐ Architectural 30 Year Shingles
☐ Open Tail Rafters
☐ Fiberglass Front Door with ¾ Light
☐ Hose Bibs, GFI Protected Power Outlets, Front & Rear Flood Lights
☐ HardiePlank Siding and Cornish
☐ Termite Bond
☐ Front Porches: Coffered Ceilings with Painted Bead Board, Crown Molding,
Pressure Treated Railings, Decking Secured with Screws

KITCHEN AND BATHS

☐ Marsh Family Cabinets: Dove Tail Drawers, Soft Close on All Doors and Drawers,
Choice of Styles and Colors
☐ Granite Counter Tops
☐ Farm Sink
☐ Under Counter Lighting
☐ Choice of Drawer/Door Hardware
☐ Moen Fixtures with Lifetime Warranty on Parts
☐ Custom Tile Backsplash
☐ Frigidaire Gallery Stainless Steel Appliance Package, Including Fridge with Icemaker
☐ Custom Framed Mirrors in All Baths
☐ Custom Tile Floors in Master and Upstairs Baths
☐ Walk-in Master Shower with No Threshold, Custom Tile, Bench Seat, Rain Head and Handheld Arm

HOME INTERIOR

☐ Smooth Ceilings
☐ 8 ft Doors in 10 ft Ceiling Rooms, 6’8” Doors in 9 ft Ceiling Rooms
☐ Single Piece Crown Molding in Main Areas Downstairs
☐ 71/4 Base Boards
☐ Fireplace with Gas Logs – Custom Built Mantle with Tile Surround and Hearth
☐ Custom Wood Built-Ins around Fireplace, Wood Shelving in all Closets and Pantry
☐ Structural Wiring in All Applicable Areas (phone, cable)
☐ Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors on Each Level
☐ Choice of All Lighting and Hardware
☐ Cased Windows – Sides, Bottom, and Top with Cap
☐ LVP Flooring Through Downstairs (except master bath) Carpet Upstairs
☐ Paint: Trim, Latex Semi Gloss – Walls & Ceiling, Latex Flat – Choice of up to 3 Wall Colors

EFFICIENCY

☐ 14 Seer HVAC System
☐ Natural Gas Heat (where available)
☐ Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing
☐ Programmable Thermostat with Zone
☐ Tankless Water Heater

Ready To Collaborate?

Once you’ve shared your vision with us, we can begin to narrow down the details of your
wants and needs and determine the starting point for building your custom home.
Contact Us Today!