Want to Build Your Dream Home? Here's How to Get Started

The idea of building your dream home and the reality of the process can be quite different. You’ve probably heard one or two nightmare scenarios, but with the right preparation and guidance, many common pitfalls can be avoided. Researching and outlining home ideas early on will lay the foundation for a positive and successful home building experience. Having a firm concept of what you want your home to be can also help ease the hassles of the building process.

To get started on building your Denver metro dream home, complete the following steps:

1. Look for ideas and inspirations

Websites like Houzz.com, photos on Pinterest, and design magazines like Southern Home and Interior Design are excellent places to find ideas and creative solutions. Many floor plans are available for online perusal. When you’re ready to get up-close and personal, walk through model homes and visit design centers.

2. Determine your time frame and budget

The amount of customization you want will affect both cost and build time. If you are short on time, a semi-custom plan is a smart choice. Starting with a customizable floor plan that your builder already has can save you time and money. Often, builders have worked through various modifications they can easily incorporate into your design. Thorough planning, timely decision-making, and the avoidance of mid-construction changes will keep your project on schedule and in budget.

3. Identify your preferred community, neighborhood or ideal location

Many factors go into choosing where you want to live. Do you prefer city, suburbs, rural or mountains? Is commute time or accessibility to mass transit a concern? What amenities do you need nearby? What type of community best suits your lifestyle? If you have to make concessions, think about what you are and are not willing to give up.

4. Locate a lot on which to build

Before you purchase land, discuss the location with a builder to determine if it will meet your needs, and whether there are any impediments to building there. Read more on this topic here:  Should I Buy Land Before Contacting a Home Builder?

5. Find a home builder that will build a home to your specifications

Make sure your builder understands what you want and is capable of delivering. Look at work the builder has done that is comparable.

Sheffield Homes will help you successfully navigate the home building process from dream to reality and every step in between. Contact us today for a free consultation.