What Are The Benefits of A Custom Home Design?

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Determine whether a custom home is the right choice for your new build by learning about the benefits of a custom home design.

The search for a new home can often be a frustrating one. You’re restricted to the selection that’s available on the market at the time of your search, and rarely is it possible to find a home that checks off every box on your wishlist. That leaves many prospective homeowners considering building a home from scratch.

There, too, the options are resplendent. For example, should you go with a manufactured home, a design that has already been planned out, or a custom design of your very own? While pre-planned designs can be convenient and perhaps a little faster to bring to life, they often bring the same restrictions with them as looking at the market availability. Custom home design, it seems, is the only way to get everything you want at a price you can afford.

What are the other benefits of a custom home design, aside from getting exactly what you want? Let’s take a closer look together at what the process entails and how this option might be the best bet for you.

What makes a custom home special?

It comes down to the options. And, wow, are there a lot of them.

When you are designing a house from scratch, you’re able to achieve all of the inclusions that you have dreamed of, from exterior finishes to indoor floorplans and everything in between. Custom homes are a great choice for families with unique needs or homeowners who are simply unsatisfied with what is available in the areas or neighbourhoods that appeal to them the most.

And when we say they start from scratch, we really mean it. When you build a custom home, you work with a builder and architect to design the exact requirements you want and have them drawn up into workable plans. The more information you can share with your team about what you like, or don’t like, will help them be able to create a custom design that reflects your every wish. There’s no detail that will be left unturned.

The benefits of a custom home design

The customisable nature of a custom home design is by and far the leading benefit. You’ll get to design exactly what you want, how you want it. But the benefits stretch far beyond this general reason.

Future proofing

Where your family is today and where you want to take it in 5, 10, 20 years might be quite different. Too often, families outgrow their home’s offerings and space as their occupants increase and grow. If you build a custom home, you can take the space you need now, as well as the space you’ll need later, into account and plan accordingly.

Energy efficiency

If saving on your monthly utility bills and helping out the environment along the way is important to you, you can build energy efficiency into your new home. There are so many options to choose from including insulation and window selection, fixtures and appliances, and solar integration to name a few.

Location

When it comes to a custom home, the number one thing you need to get started is a plot of land. You can choose the perfect location for your dream home and then work with an architect and builder to bring your dream to life. This way, you aren’t restricted to the homes in the market just because you like a certain neighbourhood. And don’t forget, within local council restrictions, you can place the home on the property however you’d like, giving you ultimate privacy and distance from the road as needed. You can even do a knock down rebuild project if you have a location that is simply perfect.

Warranties

New homes in Canberra will come with better warranties across the board when compared to existing construction. You’ll be able to take advantage of the guarantees on every fixture and finish that comes with your new home. Plus, be sure to find out if your builder offers workmanship warranties on the build itself.

Maintenance

New finishes and fixtures mean less maintenance and repair to worry about. This should remain relatively true for the first 10-20 years, giving you a much-desired respite from taking care of breakages and replacements along the way.

Details

We know we already mentioned that you can control all of the options in your new home, but we wanted to revisit this with you once more. Consider that you can specify every single detail in every single room, from the size and layout of the space itself to the wall coverings, trims, and flooring. There won’t be a detail that you won’t have a say in. That can give you a lot of creative control to make everything in your home one of a kind and truly express yourself. This also allows you to maximise the functionality of the space to suit your express needs, including your outdoor spaces.

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Cost

Custom homes with cost as a benefit? You bet! You can set your budget from the start with your builder and architect. Part of their job is to help you choose the options and construction details that fit within the limits of the defined budget. In fact, there are many instances where a custom home can be much cheaper than buying an existing home off the market and then customising it after the fact. Plus, it’s much less work for you!

Read more: How Much Does Home Design Cost in Canberra [Industry Pricing Revealed]

Quality

While you’ll want to keep your materials in check with your budget, of course, you’ll also have a say over the exact quality of the finishes, appliances, and construction materials used. Custom home design results in a higher quality build than most because of the level of detail put into everything throughout the process.

Technology

This might seem like just another detail, but it’s important to realise you can integrate technology to make your home a smart home right from the start. And since the walls are still open during the build, it’s often easier and more affordable to upgrade a home to a smart one during the construction process rather than after the fact. This can include everything from integrated television and speaker systems to security systems connected to your mobile device.

Before you go… get the top 5 reasons to work with a custom home builder

Design the home of your dreams with Canberra Home Builders

Sold on the idea of creating a house from scratch to meet your every need? We don’t blame you. There are so many benefits of a custom home design that more and more homeowners in Canberra and the surrounding area are turning to this option to create spaces that are truly functional and fitting for them and their families.

Canberra Home Builders is dedicated to helping prospective homeowners create the home they envision with a complete staff of specialists who can take a vision and create plans and structures that last. With over 21 years of experience, we are well versed in crafting custom homes here in Canberra with an emphasis on attention to detail, energy efficiency, and modern integrated design.

If you’re considering a custom home, you can learn more about our build process and how we can help with a free consultation. Just call us on 02 6171 6104 or request a chat online.

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