When you purchase a newly constructed home you have the opportunity to customize your property down to each light switch cover. Same goes for any new home you purchase – the property is a blank slate you can use to create your dream home. So don’t wait to make the changes and upgrades you want – do it before you even move in.
Taking the time now to complete the little details you want gives you more time to enjoy your dream house plus it sets your property up as a great resale in the future. Time and money for upgrades you want now equates to happiness now and equity in the bank down the road. Makes sense, right?
So consider these 6 finishing touches to your home to make it absolutely perfect before you move in.
Kitchen Cabinets
Take your kitchen from drab to fabulous with a custom cabinet installation. Choose wall to wall cabinetry in rich woods like cherry, oak, mahogany, or pine in a plethora of styles from the clean, simple lines of Shaker and craftsman to the traditional lines of Early American or contemporary. Options could include cabinetry hardware in polished nickel, bronze, stainless steel, or ceramic.
Natural Stone Countertops
While granite has become the mainstay for today’s well-appointed kitchen, consider solid surface options like quartz, Corian and marble. High end upgrades like granite and marble are durable, low maintenance natural stones that add beauty, elegance and value.
Slightly more expensive than granite, quartz is a manufactured stone that can be colored to match your palette. Corian, a synthetic solid surface material, blends acrylic polymers with natural minerals to offer even more hues and design choices. Still more countertop finishes include heat resistant concrete and ceramic tile, stainless steel, and soapstone, or scratch and stain resistant wood and eco-friendly recycled glass!
High End Plumbing Fixtures
For kitchens, baths, and bar areas, the right plumbing fixture adds the perfect accent. In the kitchen, complement your natural or manmade stone countertop with an under mount sink in porcelain, stainless steel, or brushed nickel with single or two handled faucets with pull out, swivel or motion sensitive sprays in a myriad of exquisite finishes. Chrome, platinum, brushed nickel, and antique brass adds pizzazz to baths and wet bars.
Hardware and Lighting
From the entryway to closets, bedrooms, and baths, be sure to coordinate your hardware and lighting for the greatest impact. Metal on doorknobs, locks, closures and hinges should complement custom lighting packages for a cohesive look that speaks volumes about your discriminating taste.
Distinctive Architectural Details
Before you build, ask your contractor about trim packages that will add distinction to your new home’s interior. The added value in looks and buyer appeal are well worth the extra expense.
Traditional, craftsman and formal home plans may include three to six inch crown molding, eight- to ten-inch baseboards, and six-panel interior doors. Modern and contemporary plans crave more subtle architectural details like steel door casings and railings, industrial glass panels and windows, or floor-to-ceiling stacked stone.
Flooring Makes for the Perfect Finale
Before your home is done, make sure to choose high performance flooring that is not only durable but also practical. While some homeowners prefer hardwoods, bamboo, ceramic or slate, others opt for the warmth and comfort of plush carpet. Married with children? Select kid and pet friendly flooring that can withstand stains, spills, and high traffic. Ceramic tile, hardwoods, vinyl, and concrete are great options; while bedrooms, media rooms and nurseries are best suited for carpet.
If you’re building a new home, don’t settle for one-note contractor grade construction. Rely on a professional building contractor like Princeton Classic Homes, a luxury Houston home builder, to help choose the right finishes so that every room in your new home can become a beautifully orchestrated masterpiece.
This guest post is written by Rachelle Wilber, a freelance writer living in the San Diego area. She graduated from San Diego State University with her BA in Journalism and Media Studies. When she isn’t on her porch writing in the sun, you can find her shopping, at the beach, or at the gym. Follow her on twitter @RachelleWilber.
