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Building a Custom Home? Where to begin…
So, you want to build your dream home, but you’re unsure where to start. You envision a masterpiece, your own personal paradise, but there are so many details to consider and hoops to jump through. The first step in making your wishes come true is to partner with an experienced builder. If you are looking at custom home builders in Darien, New Canaan, Westport, or the surrounding area, discover Gardiner & Larson Homes.
Making critical decisions at the right time is crucial to a smooth home building process and we realize that you certainly don’t want to misstep on such an important project. Our innovative, professional design-build team will work with you every inch of the way until your dreams become reality. Below you’ll find a brief overview of a few of the steps you’ll take when building a custom home.
Determine Your Budget
Before we design your new home, you need to establish your budget. Remember the many facets of a project this expansive: landscaping, utilities, permits, design and construction. If you have a lender, discuss the options with them and lay out a plan for covering every expense. Our team can offer recommendations for expanding or trimming the project to encompass your dreams within your means.
Choose a Perfect Location
A great home starts with a great location. If you own a lot, or are considering purchasing property for your home, we’ll start there. Our experienced team helps you weigh your options and avoid the pitfalls of selecting a site that falls short of your expectations. Our conceptual designers bring creative possibilities to light that enhance the best features of your surroundings. Regardless of your location, a stunning water view or tucked into the woods, we make sure your new custom home showcases the best aspects of your property.
Design Your Ideal Home
It’s time to get personal. Consider everything you’d like to experience in your new custom home. List the amenities and conveniences you desire the most. Do you love soaking in a grand bath? Are you a gourmet chef? Does summer mean entertaining family and friends poolside? Collaborate with our designers to incorporate every luxury, mood and comfort you desire. Additionally, our designers advise on lighting schemes, architectural flow and space utilization, so you get the most out of your investment.
Custom Home Builders: Gardiner & Larson Homes
When you research the top custom home builders in Darien and the surrounding area, you will likely hear about the design-build team at Gardiner & Larson Homes. We bring more than twenty years of experience to your project, and we’re ready to give life to your vision of your new home. Discriminating clients all over the area live in our distinct homes. Click here to see some of our previous work. Or, contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.