Here Are 11 Things to Consider When Designing Your New Build

1. Understand Your New Home Needs and Lifestyle

• Family Size: How many people will live in the house?
• Daily Activities: What are your daily routines and how will the home accommodate them?
• Future Plans: Are there any future plans (like expanding the family or empty nesting) that might influence the design?
• Functionality: What do you love about your home now and what doesn’t work?

2. Set a Realistic New Home Budget

Meet with a mortgage broker early to establish a realistic new home build budget and stay within that number. This will guide your design choices and prevent overspending. Allocate funds for essentials like structural elements, quality materials, design fees, and a percentage for contingencies. A local mortgage broker who understands the new-build process will provide these figures so you can rest assured you’re not missing anything.

3. Research New Construction Architectural Styles

Explore different architectural styles that appeal to you. Look at roof lines, ceiling heights, garage bays, floor plans, natural light, energy efficiency, and landscaping that fits your outdoor living needs. Whether it’s modern, traditional, minimalist, or a blend of styles, understanding what resonates with you will help define the overall look and feel of your newly built home

4. Focus on Your Home’s Functionality

Design with functionality in mind. Each space should serve its purpose efficiently. Consider traffic flow, storage needs, and furniture placement when laying out rooms. Design flexible spaces that can adapt to your changing needs over time.

5. Select Quality Interior and Exterior Materials

Invest in quality interior and exterior materials that align with your budget and design vision. From flooring and countertops to cabinetry and fixtures, durable materials enhance longevity, aesthetic appeal, and the resale value of your home.

6. Blend Your New Home’s Aesthetics with Comfort

Balance your new home’s aesthetics with comfort to create a harmonious living environment. Choose colors, textures, lighting, and furnishings that reflect your personal style while ensuring comfort and practicality for everyday living.

7. Incorporate Sustainable Practices into Your Home Design

Integrate sustainable practices and eco-friendly features into your home design. This can include energy-efficient appliances, smart home solutions, better insulation, water-saving fixtures, and passive design strategies that reduce environmental impact and operational costs.

8. Plan for the Latest Technology Integration in Your New Build

Plan for future technology needs by incorporating wiring and infrastructure for smart home systems, entertainment setups, and security features. Future-proofing your new home at the design and build stage is economical and ensures it remains functional and convenient as technology advances.

9. Consult with New Home Design-Build Companies

Once you have a rough idea of what type of home appeals to you, engage design-build companies to narrow your selections and learn about the latest home design features. A local builder with a complete team of designers, architects, and craftsmen is typically the fastest and easiest way to create a custom or semi-custom home plan that fits your needs. Another option is to start with an architect and interior designer to translate your ideas into a feasible plan, then take your plans to a local builder. Either option will include building codes, zoning laws, structural considerations, creative solutions, and innovative ideas.

10. Review and Revise Your New Construction Plans

Review the initial design concepts with your architect, designer, and home builder. Provide feedback and collaborate on revisions to refine the design until it meets your budget, expectations, and functional requirements.

11. Stay Flexible During the Build

Be prepared to make adjustments to the home’s plan, design, and timeframe along the way. Building a home involves unforeseen challenges and decisions. Maintain open communication with your builder to address issues promptly and ensure the project stays on track.

By following these steps and staying actively involved in the design process, you can create a home that not only meets your practical needs but also reflects your unique style and enhances your quality of life.

Be sure to thoroughly research home design-build companies near you, and learn about their expertise, communication, flexibility, quality, craftsmanship, and reliability.

When You Design & Build With CMS Homes in Troy, Missouri …

When you build a new construction home near you, within 30-35 miles of Lincoln County, Missouri, CMS Homes is the #1 choice. We offer a home-building experience that no other builder offers, including a full-service, in-house design-build team, completely flexible, customizable pre-designed home plans, and an Easy Build Program that eliminates the construction loan.

Additionally, we offer a selection of communities with different landscapes, or we will build on your land, which is also something that many builders do not offer. Your CMS home design options include:

1. Using one of our beautiful existing home plans at no charge to you.
2. Customizing one of our existing home plans to fit your exact needs. There may be a design fee depending on the level of modification, however, the design fee will be credited back to you if CMS Homes builds your new home.
3. Creating a one-of-a-kind custom home design based on your desired budget and wish list. Design fees will apply; however, those fees will be credited back to you if CMS Homes builds your new home.

Getting the Right Design for Your New Home is Easy with the Right Team

Getting the right design for your new home is easy with thoughtful planning and the right team. When you go into your design-build meeting with a solid idea of what you want and can afford, your team, which may include your realtor, mortgage broker, designer, architect, and builder, will help you efficiently and successfully build your dream home. For more information about semi-custom home plan designs, no matter where you live, contact the CMS Homes Sales Team.