When exploring new home construction in Aiken, it’s normal to feel like you have to choose between a fully customized home and a cookie cutter production home. Can’t you have a unique home built on your own land without the price tag of something totally customized? The answer to your problem is within reach: a personalized production home.
Even though your home might have the same layout as others in your community, you can work with your builder to personalize important aspects of the design to truly make your production home your own. These four elements of homes are typically customizable:
1. Paint Color
Color psychology is a big part of interior design, meaning the color of the walls affects the feel of your home. Ask your builder what colors they offer and choose the one that matches your personal style.
Choose something subtle that you can build on with the rest of your decorating plans. The color of your walls are harder to change than your furniture, art, and other decorations, so pick a paint color that will act as a neutral base for the rest of your home.
2. Flooring
The right flooring can completely transform a home. Choose from your builder’s options carefully, and don’t get overwhelmed; from vinyl flooring to hardwood to tile, there are many materials and colors to choose from.
Carpets can be higher maintenance but lend softness and warmth to a room. Wood floors also need some TLC to keep them glowing as the years go on, but they are ideal for heavy traffic areas where “wear and tear” is more likely. Do your research before settling on a flooring option. This is something else that is hard to redo if you decide you don’t like it later on.
3. Siding
Depending on the layout you choose, you might be able to choose what kind of siding is put on the outside of your house. The right siding can help it stand out! Your options will probably include:
- Vinyl siding
- Hardie plank
- Brick
Consider the look of your siding, but also find out how durable it is. How will it hold up under the climate in Aiken? What kind of maintenance will it require? Is it pest resistant? Asking yourself these kinds of questions will make the choice easy.
4. Stone and Brick
Like your siding options, if you choose a layout that has stone or brick on the outside you may have a say in how it looks. Brick and stone both come in a wide variety of colors, meaning that even structurally identical homes can look different thanks to these accents.
Keep in mind that although brick is typically very red, it doesn’t have to be. You can choose a more muted or distressed brick to mesh with the rest of your home’s exterior.
5. Granite Countertop
The kitchen is the heart of your home and is a place where you gather with friends or family. An easy way to personalize the look of your kitchen is by choosing the color of your granite countertops. Because the countertops are so visible and are one of the primary elements of your kitchen, the granite you choose really does matter.
Creating the perfect home on your land starts with finding a reputable builder that cares about their clients. Build On Your Land offers new home construction in Aiken with gorgeous production homes that can be personalized just enough to match your tastes.
Contact our team at Build On Your Land today!