Constructing a brand-new home is an exciting milestone, yet it involves numerous decisions to consider.
Guide to selecting features for your new home:
Choosing tapware, tiles, color schemes, and carpets can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time homeowners.
To simplify this process and enhance enjoyment, Fairmont Homes established the Select Home Studio.
This studio offers all options in one location, along with tailored design support from a team of experts.
Joanne Pietrobon, studio manager at Fairmont Select Home Studio, notes, “Clients often experience decision fatigue when they try to do too much in one day.”
She explains, “You don’t need to select tiles in one place and cabinetry elsewhere. Everything is here.”
Now, here are some tips for making perfect selections for your new home.
Additionally, we’ll explore how to maximize the benefits of expert design assistance.
Function-oriented approach
It’s easy to be drawn to fun choices, like paint colors or your ideal European oven.
However, Pietrobon emphasizes that prioritizing functionality is more crucial.
In other words, consider how you want to use and experience your home.
“Do you enjoy entertaining? Does your family prefer to place food on the island bench and help themselves?” she asks.
Additionally, think about where you want your electrical items, computers, and data points to be located.
Focusing on these fundamentals can guide you toward smarter product and design decisions.
“Things can look amazing, but if they aren’t practical, you’ll quickly tire of them,” she explains.
Therefore, functionality should always be your top priority.
Take your time with the process
To avoid feeling overwhelmed, Pietrobon suggests that the Select Home Studio team recommends scheduling two appointments a week apart.
“During the first appointment, we’ll concentrate on aspects like cabinetry design and your electrical layout,” she explains.
Additionally, we may also discuss external colors, doors, and door hardware during this session.
In the second appointment, you can select everything else, including colors, tapware, and tiles.
“Spacing out appointments allows you to reflect on what you truly want,” she states.
This approach ensures that you are making the right decisions for your needs.
Set the right mood
To maximize the benefits of your consultation, Pietrobon recommends creating a “mood board” to bring with you.
This board can include interior styles, colors, or materials that inspire you.
“We suggest compiling a Pinterest board with your favorite items,” she explains.
Alternatively, you can show us images from Instagram or other social media platforms.
“This really helps us understand what you want in your home and the style you prefer.”
Manage your budget wisely
Staying within a budget can be challenging, especially when exploring stylish products.
At Select Home Studio, your design consultant will calculate costs as you make selections.
This allows you to make smart adjustments right away.
“Other builders often require clients to choose everything upfront,” Pietrobon explains.
“Then, they present the total price later, which can force clients to reconsider their choices.”
Prioritise and plan
One of the best ways to stick to your budget is by prioritizing your spending.
Additionally, discuss with your design expert what is essential now and what can be added later.
“We help you focus on what’s structurally important right now, such as tiles or cabinetry,” Pietrobon explains.
Then, for items like door handles, you might opt for a standard option initially and upgrade later.
She also mentions that the team has many tricks for achieving beautiful designs at various price points.
“For instance, instead of tiling an entire bathroom with the most expensive tiles, you could use a feature tile.”
This approach adds visual impact while still keeping your budget in check.
Look at the big picture
By prioritizing functionality, pacing your decisions, creating a mood board, and managing your budget, designing your dream home can be enjoyable.
Instead of guessing how your completed home will look, Select Home Studio helps you visualize the reality.
“We can handle everything right here in the studio,” Pietrobon explains.
“Our team consists of trained designers who are dedicated to working hard with you to achieve outstanding results.”
To learn more about the home-building process with Fairmont Homes, visit Select Home Studio or inquire below.
