Building a new custom home can be a daunting task, especially when reviewing two-dimensional floor plans and trying to understand spatial relationships, material selections, and color choices, to name a few. Numerous decisions must be made through the design and construction process, and like most of us, seeing is the most valuable source when making decisions. Here are some great examples of how you can see the process from design through completion.
Get Social!
One of the easiest ways to gather ideas and inspiration for your home is through social media. It is important to us to keep our social media pages consistently updated to show our audience the work we are doing, the processes in which we do our work, and some fun behind-the-scenes snippets you may not see otherwise. We want our followers to get an understanding of all aspects of our business – it’s not only about the picturesque turnkey final product, but also about every step that leads us to the end. On our Instagram and Facebook pages, we anonymously showcase the progress of our projects at each step, showing you the care and detail we put into every detail.
Social media is more than a place for you to check in on what we are doing, it’s also a great tool to utilize when you’re gathering information and inspiration for future projects. If you’re looking to save posts to look back on at a later time, our Pinterest page is a great place to start your inspiration journey. Facebook and Instagram both have “save” features that come in handy when in the design phase of the building process. An added plus – you can share your inspiration boards with your Project Manager, so they are able to check in and see your visual thought process without bothering you. Social media opens the door to endless inspiration. There are numerous interior designers, architects, and builders to follow from all over the world that have endless content for you to find exactly what you desire for your project. With social media, you can see our work to believe in us, and we can see your inspiration to help execute your vision.
Visualize This!
Building a new custom home is a significant investment that requires careful planning. 3D renderings are one of the most powerful tools available that most architects now offer with every new custom home design. They provide highly realistic views of what the finished home will look like from multiple perspectives. Clients can get a detailed representation of various textures, colors, and materials, to ensure the design aligns with their vision. Interior renderings are especially effective to show the scale and proportion of each room and assist in making final furniture and fixture selections.
Virtual Reality or VR technology takes this one step further allowing clients to virtually walk-through their home, seeing how each room flows into the other for functionality and size. By implementing this technology into the design process, clients have the power to make decisions or changes with confidence at an early stage in the process, thus avoiding costly changes during construction.
Seeing your home before it comes to life will give you the satisfaction of knowing you are making the right decisions, leading to a smoother building process and overall experience. For clients, designers, and builders, the value of 3D renderings is undeniable, making them a crucial element in home design and construction.
Take a Tour!
It’s fitting for us to talk about home tours as we wrap up the Fall Artisan Home Tour with over 33,000 people attending. Nor-Son Custom Builder’s featured a 3,500 SF multi-level modern home with beautiful casework, vertical walnut cabinetry, and unique modern exterior finishes.
By touring a home, you can see firsthand the level of detail the builder brings to the craftsmanship and finishes of the home. If you find yourself in between architectural styles, you may find clarity after touring homes in-person and seeing design inspiration face-to-face.
Walking through a home allows you to better grasp functionality of spaces and lets you personally experience how different layouts flow. Seeing ideas in-person makes things like gauging room sizes easier when designing a floor plan, allowing you to better envision the creation of your new custom home. Getting out there to see, touch, and immerse yourself in the experience of different home styles is one of the most effective ways to learn what you want and need in your home.
Craftsmanship and attention to detail are much better observed in person and why we highly encourage attending the Artisan Home Tours. The interaction the tour allows you to have with the builder face-to-face is a great way to ask questions and get immediate feedback. It also is a sure way to get a feel for whether or not the builder is a good fit.
Touring a new custom home in person provides an irreplaceable experience that engages all your senses and offers a comprehensive understanding of the property. It allows you to fully assess the quality, layout, and overall feel of the home, ensuring it meets your expectations and needs. This firsthand experience is crucial in making a confident and informed decision when investing in a new home.
If you have a custom home project in mind, contact us today to discuss our process and how we can bring your vision to life!
