Pets undoubtedly make our lives richer. They fill our homes with rambunctious energy, nonstop affection, and humor. And of all the things we can do for our pets, providing a comfortable home is top for most pet owners. A recent National Association of Realtors survey found that 43% of homeowners are willing to move to accommodate their pets. Here are some pet-friendly house design trends that make keeping your interiors clean and pets comfortable a win-win.
Luxury Vinyl, Tile, and Other Stain-Resistant Flooring For Your Pet
Flooring is the most used feature of every home. Unfortunately, muddy paw prints, messy drinks from the water bowl, and the great race to the front door to welcome visitors can leave some major wear and tear on floors. Choosing a flooring option that looks great and lasts a long time will save you money from having to replace broken or damaged surface areas from your pet’s claws. Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) is one type of flooring with extreme strength and resistance to damage from water or scratches. Tile and engineered hardwoods are other popular materials that stand up to wear and tear from pets. The sweet spot for durable pet flooring is where stain and scratch resistance meets style.
Add a Dog Washing Station in the Mud Room For Less Mess
Dogs especially tend to race inside after a day of exploring muddy trails. So if you’re tired of getting tangled up in the shower curtain trying to wrestle a wet dog into the bathtub, consider installing a dog-washing station in the mudroom or laundry room. A quick hose down where the nearest water hookup exists will save your interiors from the dirt and stains accompanying your pet’s outdoor adventures.
When designing a dog washing station, it should be approximately twice or three times the size of your pet. That means just enough room for the dog to sit or stand without being able to sneak out of the shower or hide in the corner. Consider including a handheld shower attachment as you may need to move around to adjust to your pet’s avoidance or enthusiasm about the water. Open shelving options are another great idea to keep shampoos, soaps, dog brushes, and stacks of clean towels within reach.
Gates Are a Pet-Friendly House Design Tip to Keep Pets Off Furniture
Securing your pet in an area of the house while you work or cook dinner is a popular pet-friendly house design feature. If your pet has the bad habit of stealing food off countertops or you want carpeted areas that are off limits, you may have tried using a baby gate to keep them corralled and out of trouble. Thankfully, there are more aesthetically pleasing options for pet gates.
Alternately, a great option is a built-in gate that matches your home interior’s design style and preferred materials. Include a pet gate as part of your home interior design plan, and never worry about it distracting from your home’s intended look and feel. Pocket door gates are the latest trend in home design for pet gates. The ability to retract the gate into a wall gives the option of keeping the space open or closed without that constant, walled-off look. Other creative ideas include a farmhouse pet door that matches the interior decor style of your home.
More Space With a Yard or Enclosed Dog Run
A dedicated green space is one of the top gestures of love you can give your pet. Especially if your dog tends to chew up patio furniture or dig up freshly planted flowers, a dog run is a great outdoor solution to give your pet space to roam without being destructive. For example, artificial turf, natural grass, wood chips, and concrete are all great options for landscaping your dog run for your desired look and functionality. And if you have cold winters, you might consider a dog house or a covering for the area when your pet is outside in the snow or rain.
An Automatic Water-Filler, Feeding Dish, and Custom Pet Doors
In reality, almost everything can be automated nowadays, which is excellent for busy lifestyles! Between running the kids to school, stopping by client meetings, and keeping the laundry going, it’s easy to forget to feed your dog on time (until he protests) or let him outside. If you want your home to feel tidy, consider an automatic pet food dish to keep the kitchen space clean and organized. Or, for a more custom look and feel for your pet’s feeding space, consider hooking up a pet water filler near their dish to avoid those splash-over moments from the kitchen sink. Finally, dog and cat door designs have improved massively since they first came on the market. Now there’s a design solution for every shape and size of pet you have. Consider some of these fun ideas for dog door design and get inspiration for your next home!
Discover Pet-Friendly House Design Options with Pahlisch Select
Lastly, providing a comfortable and safe home environment is every pet parent’s top priority. If you are dreaming up a pet-focused feature for your future home, Pahlisch Select would love to work with you to make it a reality. We love creating possibilities around our clients’ preferred lifestyles! If you encountered an exciting new home feature idea for your pet, talk to one of our Client Managers about it. They’ll schedule you for a discussion of the possibilities when building a personalized, affordable luxury home with Pahlisch Select. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter for regular updates on more trending home designs.
Whether you dream of a whimsical shaded pergola to escape the heat or the ultimate outdoor game night patio with a fire pit, you’re in luck. Pahlisch Select offers endless possibilities to achieve the space of your dreams. We’ve curated some of our favorite ideas for how to design outdoor living space on a budget and timeline that suits you.
Dream Up a Mood Board with Your Favorite Designs
Before you start putting items in your shopping cart, take some time to really sit with what you want out of this space. Whether it’s a generous yard or covered patio, this will help move you in the right design direction. Alternately, if new construction plans are in your future, then you may have the freedom to work with a blank slate. A design theme is what will drive most decisions about furniture, including accents like floor pillows and colors. Era-driven design themes are popular (mid-century modern) or even textures like rattan and wicker. Get imaginative and make a mood board on Pinterest to dream up some design themes or eras you love. Also, taking initial measurements before ordering furniture and decor will help you work with what you’ve got.
Extend Your Lifestyle Outdoors
More of us are working from home than ever before, which could mean fewer boundaries between workspace and home life. This is an incredible opportunity to extend your lifestyle to embrace outdoor living. Biophilic design draws inspiration from architectural features that bring the outside indoors. We are familiar with this trend and can guide you through a perfect design for your outdoor living space.
What aspects of nature inspire you most? Is it fire? Water? The lush shade cover of trees? Or something grown in your raised garden beds? Include these organic features into your design, even if you don’t have the space for a garden. Also, think about the change of seasons. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you’ll want cover from rain or snow. Be flexible with the space and imagine how your needs might change by adding outdoor heaters or a hot tub.
Lounge in Style on the Perfect Outdoor Furniture Set
Above all, no outdoor space is complete without the perfect place to sit! A beautiful outdoor sectional complete with a coffee table is the perfect place to start. Consider couches, chairs, and outdoor rugs that add the right comfort and texture to the space. Thumb through design collections to find styles you like or visit stores like Pottery Barn or Crate and Barrel. For eclectic or whimsical furniture picks, consider World Market. For traditional takes on interior design styles, try Ballard Designs. For global interior design trends, The Citizenry is a good pick. Or West Elm’s modern and earthy design styles might be right for you.
Dine Al Fresco All Summer Long
Outdoor kitchens are growing in popularity for all the ways to dine al fresco. Pizza ovens and an outdoor wet bar could make a tasteful sidekick to your BBQ grill or smoker. Curate the outdoor dining experience of your dreams with the right table or casual bartop seating to chat with friends as you prepare. Pergolas are another popular design trend for setting up an outdoor dining space that feels like an absolute getaway. String up some vintage Edison outdoor lights, use terracotta planters to frame up the space with a splash of texture, or drape your favorite billowy fabric from the overhead rafters for added privacy or shade.
Create Ambience with the Sound of Running Water
Water features can transform your outdoor space into a zen retreat. A meditative spot in the sun or beside a tree in the backyard will meet your wellness needs and provide a sanctuary of calm. Pedestal and stone fountains are a chic way to achieve zen by invite the sound of running water into your backyard. Place a water feature outside a primary bedroom window for the perfect ambient sound to help you fall asleep at night. An in-ground pool is the ultimate luxury and convenience to beat the heat in your own backyard or to entertain summer guests.
Bring in poolside loungers and shade umbrellas to your outdoor oasis or leafy plants like palms or banana trees for shade. If your backyard doesn’t have room for a pool, consider an in-ground hot tub as the ultimate relaxation spot. This will ensure you can use the space year-round on cool summer nights or even in snowy winters.
Light Up the Night When the Sun Goes Down
Keep the party going with amazing outdoor lighting when the sun goes down. A fire pit is often the go-to centerpiece for outdoor living spaces; however, there are always patio string lights, solar lanterns, or outdoor lamps. Floor cushions and poufs can help to create pockets of coziness in your outdoor space for lounging long into the night. Place candles as centerpieces on outdoor coffee tables or hang a few LED lanterns from trees to create that secret garden feeling. Outdoor fire bowls in various colors and materials will bring the atmosphere.
Tune in to the Perfect Playlist (Without Plugging In)
Finally, tech and audio capabilities can help to blend the barrier between indoor and outdoor living with ease. The right soundtrack can create a rich experience for entertainment. Curate the perfect playlist for a themed wine-tasting event in your backyard, or create a bit of atmosphere for a romantic dinner. If a sports game or outdoor movie is on your mind, bring these experiences outside and catch every second of action on the big screen. From waterproof speakers to Bluetooth capabilities for convenience, making this upgrade can pay off for years to come.
Hide subwoofers under foliage with Sonance speakers built to disappear into your landscape. Outfit your patio with an HD TV that’s made for outdoor viewing with Samsung’s Terrace. And when it’s time to close up shop for the evening, go to bed carefree by setting up your home surveillance or alarm system. This also brings convenience and peace of mind if you only use the home seasonally but want to know it’s taken care of.
How to Design the Outdoor Living Space of Your Dreams with Pahlisch Select
Now that you have a dreamy vision for your future outdoor living space, make it a reality with Pahlisch Select. Put power outlets where you want them, design the path before we lay a single paver, and handpick lighting options. Select’s many floor plans favor the outdoor lifestyle, from covered patios to courtyards and beautiful verandas. If you found inspiration from this blog and want to speak to a Pahlisch team member about your outdoor living plans, contact Select today.
Our homes are the epicenters of our lives. They’re the place we go to unwind, raise a family, connect with friends, or discover new hobbies that bring us joy. With the right floor plan, you can turn your house into a home. That’s why, at Pahlisch Select, we’re committed to creating idyllic floor plan designs that are functional and beautiful.
Time and again, our clients choose one of these top five floor plan designs for their functional layouts, well thought out design elements, and intricate details. So whether you’re looking for a flex space that can double as your home office or a first floor primary suite for easy accessibility to relaxation and rest, you’re sure to fall in love with one of these floor plan designs.
The Fairmont – Open Concept Living with Functional Flair
This spacious three-bed home with three convenient bathrooms for ample space sits at 2,914 sq ft. It includes a convenient flex space adjoining the dining room and two covered patios, which invite you to step outside and enjoy the view. Thoughtful storage is sprinkled throughout the home, including a large walk-in linen closet and spacious dual closets off in the primary suite. And with a large three-car garage, there’s room for the whole family to park, store the boat or sprinter van, or utilize the extra space for storage or a home gym.
Stunning open-concept living connects the great room, dining room, and kitchen with high ceilings. Large picture windows allow maximum light in the home with plenty of space for entertaining friends and family next to the gas fireplace.
Luxurious primary suite is easily accessible in this one-story floor plan. The bedroom features an eye-catching coffered ceiling. Step through to the gorgeous bathroom with a spa-like freestanding tub and a roomy walk-in shower with two showerheads. Continue on into an enormous walk-in closet with ample storage.
Bonus flex space offers the ideal area for a home office, crafting room, home theater, or game room. With access to the second covered back patio, you’ll constantly want to move the work (or fun) outside.
The Sandoval – Modern Functionality with Nuanced Details
The Sandoval is a three-bed, three-bath, one-story floor plan, with a grand and spacious size of 3,070 sq ft. This plan features an intentional floor plan, with a dedicated dining space great for entertaining, a dining nook located right off the kitchen, and a front-facing den as you enter the home. A dual-purpose bathroom connects the front guest suite and third bedroom to maximize accessibility. Large windows throughout the home invite natural light to stream in, and a covered patio out back offers the perfect place to barbeque or relax and throw the ball with your furry friend.
Beautiful covered back patio can be easily accessed from the nook or flex space in the rear of the home.
Cozy dining nook provides an intentional space for gathering on special occasions. Plus, the large kitchen island with bar seating gives plenty of space to mingle and chat while chopping, stirring, and connecting during holidays or parties. With a walk-in pantry and cabinetry extending into the nook, there is plenty of storage for kitchen gadgets, small appliances, seasonal dishes, and more!
Private primary suite and bathroom are located just off the kitchen and away from the commotion of the house. It features dual sinks, a spacious soaking tub, and a walk-in closet.
Convenient laundry/mudroom can be accessed from the three-car garage and includes ample space for storage.
The Brennan – An Ideal Home for the Frequent Hosts
Designed for larger families, The Brennan offers four beds, three and a half baths, and a three-car garage in this one-story floor plan. As one of our most popular floor plan designs, this space is perfect for those who love to entertain. Opulent details such as tall ceilings, a prodigious covered patio in the back, and ample cabinetry and storage options give the home an elevated look. And with a rec room located just off the main area, you can keep the kids occupied while entertaining guests.
Formal dining room with the option of wine storage, display cabinetry, or a luxurious wet or dry bar creates a perfect space for entertaining guests.
Spacious living room and gourmet kitchen feature a large island and dual access to the sizable walk-in pantry. With direct access to the outdoor patio you have plenty of space to whip up hors d’oeuvres and congregate before dinner.
Third car bay with an oversized garage door provides extra space for parking, a boat, or any other toys you may have.
Dedicated den off the entryway lets you escape the noise of the house and focus on work. Or, the rec/flex room with an optional dry bar or wet bar offers an alternate space that opens up to the roomie outdoor covered patio out back.
The Robinson – Stunning Windows for an Open, Airy Feel
The Robinson was designed to invite nature into your home’s aesthetic. With large windows scattered throughout the home, you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors no matter where you are in the house. This one-story, three-bed, 2.5-bath sits comfortably at 2,543 sq ft. The three bedrooms line the back part of the house, with the open kitchen, great room, and dining area sitting squarely at the heart of the home. Plus, covered front and back porches are ideal for taking in the sunrise and sunset each day.
Stunning vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace with optional built-in storage make the great room an ideal spot to cozy up in the winter.
Luxurious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet gives you a quiet, beautiful place to unwind. Particularly with the addition of a spa-like primary bathroom with dual sinks, a shower, and a separate soaking tub.
Open kitchen with a walk-in pantry and an island with bar seating makes the kitchen a lively, happening spot in the home.
Mudroom access from the garage gives you a convenient space to store muddy shoes, rain gear, or winter sports equipment. With the space to elect for a dog-wash station, this room may (or may not) be your fur-babies favorite space, too.
The flex room located at the front of the house provides a dedicated area for an office, crafts room, or kids’ play area—whatever suits the phase of life you find yourself in.
The Elysian – A Modern Take on Classic Architectural Elements
If you’re looking for an expressive, stylistic home where architecture sits center-stage, you’ll love the Elysian. This three-bed, three-and-a-half-bath floor plan features an elegant courtyard in the back of the home and tall ceilings with picture windows in the main room, resulting in 3,227 sq ft. of timeless architectural style. With functional benefits like a flex room, spacious bathrooms, and a mudroom with storage just off the garage, the Elysian is an ideal floor plan for minimalistic families who prefer to let the architecture speak for itself.
Bright, open great room with a gas fireplace and high picture windows looks out toward the center of the courtyard. Off of the double-door entry, and adjacent to the large kitchen & dining space, this great room is at the heart of the home.
Sizable kitchen with island seating, a walk-in pantry, and a connected dining room offer tons of counter space and storage to put your best dinnerware and other special items on display.
Elegant courtyard with an attached covered patio, as well as an optional connecting patio, gives you plenty of space for fun activities like cornhole, foosball, or lounging in the sun or shade.
Primary suite holds a large walk-in closet and a stylish bathroom with a freestanding tub with a dividing wall between it and a walk-in shower with dual heads.
Which Of These Select Floor Plan Designs Will You Choose?
After looking through the floor plans, it’s easy to see why so many people choose to build a Pahlisch Select home. Who wouldn’t love a dreamy spacious floor plan that is tailored to your unique style and functionality? So which of our award-winning floor plan designs suits you?
Do you dream of spacious yet functional floor plans like The Sandoval or The Fairmont? Or would you prefer to bask in the sun outside in the Elysian’s courtyard or by The Robinson’s picturesque windows? Perhaps you’re already planning your next lux dinner party in The Brennan. Regardless, we’re confident you’ll be happy in any of our award-winning, custom floor plan designs. And if none of these floorplans happen to fit you just right, Pahlisch Select offers many other plans to choose from, and endless possibilities for personalization, so you are bound to find your dream home.
At Pahlisch Select, we’re here to support you through the entire design and purchase process whenever you’re ready to dive into the details. For more inspiration and information on our customizable floor plans, sign up for our newsletter (located at the bottom right-hand corner of the page) or check out our Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.
Home design requires finesse, a good eye, and a little bit of magic—a magic touch, that is. The Pahlisch Select design team has years of experience and has helped countless people design the Pahlisch home of their dreams on their land. Discover helpful tools, tips, and insights on balancing trendy and timeless home design, and how to spot the difference, from our design experts.
What’s the difference between trendy and timeless home design?
When it comes to fashion, most of us know the difference between trendy and timeless —the off-shoulder sweatshirt and bell-bottom jeans versus the blazer and slacks (and dozens of other equivalents.). Likewise, we can categorize home design trends as trendy or timeless.
As a general rule of thumb, trendy items typically have a faster phase-out than those considered timeless. On the other hand, timeless choices typically appeal to the masses and have longer life cycles as popular styles.
We’ll give an example: Subway (rectangular) tiles are considered a timeless design staple. In fact, they got their start in the early 1900s and were used in, you guessed it, subway stations. Although there have been periods when subway tiles weren’t the most popular trend, over 100 years later we still see variations of subway tiles used heavily in homes today, showing their longevity. What’s interesting about these tiles as an example of timeless home design is that they also have some trendy (and shorter-lived) integrations, like the mustard yellow tiles of the 1960s.
How to navigate the many design choices for your home
As a designer, navigating trendy versus timeless home design choices comes down to the individual client, their personality, and their lifestyle. Whether or not the material (or application) is trendy or timeless, what matters is that our clients are happy with their selections and will be for years to come.
That said, what we’re trying to investigate as designers are the most important materials and design choices for our clients. Are they making a selection simply because it’s all over Pinterest for the moment? Or are they choosing something that truly reflects their style? Part of the exploratory process at Select is identifying which selections clients have made that are likely trendy and understanding why they made those choices.
Making these distinctions and having that understanding is made out of an abundance of caution because remodeling due to outdated design choices is no joke. While it can be a fun process for some, it can be daunting and stressful for others. In addition, surfaces such as tiles, countertops, or cabinetry are not easy or inexpensive for most to replace. Generally speaking, the costliest rooms to remodel are kitchens and bathrooms, so having a solid foundation for timeless home design choices in these spaces is important.
The best spaces in the home for exploring trendy home design
Incorporating more timeless designs, materials, and applications throughout the home creates a unifying look that helps the home feel cohesive. But if a client wants to incorporate a trend that may not have as much longevity, we typically recommend using auxiliary spaces such as bedrooms and offices. These spaces allow for a little more play and room to explore trendy home designs.
Easiest of all is to keep trends largely in furnishings and decor. These items have a big impact on the overall look and feel of a space, but are easier to morph as trends change. After all, it’s much easier to replace pillows and light fixtures than it is to replace flooring or tiling.
Keep track of trends, but make timeless home design your goal
Having a constant pulse on the industry and keeping yourself educated is the first step in navigating design shifts—and something we take seriously as designers. It helps us identify what’s coming down the pipeline and which trendy fads could potentially become timeless, and which might be better to avoid.
At Select, we typically showcase selections to our clients that fall into the “timeless home design” category. These selections are popular and likely to stay mainstream for years to come. After using this as a foundation, some clients like to add a few trendy design selections for personality. On the whole, we do our best to help our clients navigate the many choices and feel confident, comfortable, and excited about their picks.
What’s trending in home design now?
All of that said, what are the current trends in home design? When we get this question, we like to choose trending options that have the features of timeless home design. Ones that will likely stick around for a while. These items include the following.
Warm tones
Grays reigned in the market for a long time. While they’re still a great neutral choice, the incorporation of bright, warm palettes is bringing rejuvenation to what we’ve seen in the past.
Hues inspired by nature
For those who love pops of color, olive greens, navy blues, terracotta tones, and burnt umber palettes are dominating the home design trends.
Organic features
Whether incorporated into the architecture or through design selections, soft modern tones are felt with curved lines such as arched openings or tiles with natural movement.
Playful textures
Whether tactile or visual, we use varying textures in design to add interest to homes. Some common incorporations of this trend are wallpaper options or wood accents.
Home technology
Over the last decade or so, we’ve seen smart home features continue to advance and grow. They not only help make our lives more convenient but enhance how we use our homes.
Versatile spaces
Although COVID has impacted us differently, most can relate to having to utilize areas of our homes for multiple purposes. This has heavily influenced the desire for versatile spaces.
Mixed designs
The juxtaposition of vintage and modern elements combine to incorporate a unique new look with familiar nods to the past.
Scandinavian and Japandi
These two styles continue to expand with the use of natural materials and a soft, modern, minimalistic aesthetic. You can thank Marie Kondo for some of this growing popularity.
Biophilia
This trend involves incorporating natural elements into the home, building outdoor living spaces, and installing large windows to feel more connected with nature.
Throughout all of these trending design options, the common denominator is making a subtle statement with a big impact. In this way, we predict that most of these trends will remain on our timeless home design list for many years to come.
The ultimate goal is to strike a balance between trendy and timeless home design
It can be easy to be swayed by trendy options in the design space. But it could cost you time and money in the long run. However, with the right mix of trendy integrations and timeless home design choices, you can create a space that perfectly suits your personality and style without compromising lasting quality and wow-factor.
At Select, we encourage our clients to build a strong foundation of timeless design and then explore exciting design trends that open up endless possibilities for their dream home. Most importantly, we are here to be a guide and trusted ally throughout the entire building process.
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At Select, our goal is to provide luxury craftsmanship with personalized options to build on your land. To do so, we meet individual client needs as well as specific lot and community requirements. Along with a tailored building program, we want our clients to have a hands-on experience with a professional team they can trust—and face-to-face interactions that make the process all the more personal. Below are some of the touch-points you can look for throughout your build with Pahlisch Select.
A Personalized Client Manager to Guide You Through the Build on Your Land Process
Once you decide to build on your land with Select, we’ll begin some initial exploratory communication. During these conversations, we’ll discuss your lot (or provide advice if you need help obtaining one) and go over the initial site preparations, budgeting, and finance options. Then, you’ll start work with a Client Manager who will be your guide throughout the process.
In a “Welcome to Select” meeting with the Client Manager, we’ll talk about our build program, go over the personalization options available, and determine your goals.
Then, we get down to the details.
Your Client Manager will show you award-winning floor plan options within your budget, including home tours to view the plans if they’re available in your region. Once you’ve made that decision, you’ll begin discussing the site work portion of the process, or what we call your Build Options. This includes general site preparations prior to the construction of your home, such as clearing the lot, excavation, utilities, and more. We break Build Options down by the following management selections:
Standard: This option includes the construction of the home, from foundation to the finish of the building envelope, allowing for client-managed site work.
Standard Plus: TheSelect team bids and manages all site preparations, and the client contracts and pays tradesmen directly. A Pahlisch Select management fee would apply.
Personalized: For a more turn-key experience,we include some, or all, of the site preparations in our Build Contract. A Pahlisch Select management fee would apply.
Once you’ve selected your Build Option, determined any structural floor plan modifications (see Plan Modifications below), and put down an initial deposit, your Client Manager will schedule a meeting to dive deeper into the Standards & Specifications, which is the starting point for Select homes. From here, you can personalize the details of your build with our a la carte options, such as pendant lights, tile flooring, specialty-colored windows, and more. Once we design the home of your dreams and identify our scope of work, we’ll firm up the price, go over the contract in-depth, and get started on the next steps of the build.
Teaming Up with CAD on Plan Modifications
If one of our floorplans doesn’t meet all of your needs, we will work alongside you in investing in an individualized design. This is where our computer-aided design (CAD) team begins to work diligently with the technical elements of the floor plan design and construction to bring your ideas to fruition.
CAD is a crucial part of the design process where we can visualize the height, width, distance, and materials of your floor plan before we even break ground. It also helps us work through any potential problems before they can even happen.
When you choose Select to build on your land, everything is personalized. Our teams work with you to modify our plans based on lot difficulties (see Site Meetings below), architectural requirements specific to the community, and your preferred floor plan changes. As we work through these structural changes, you can expect more face-to-face interactions to iron out the remaining build details. Although the initial pre-contract work takes some time, it lays the foundation for a worry-free build. But once everything is approved, we can start turning these details into your dream home.
Site Meetings and Breaking Ground to Build on Your Land
This next step is where we roll up our sleeves. After receiving the initial deposit, we’ll schedule a site meeting to nail down your goals and plan how to best bring them to life when we build on your land.
Depending on the lot difficulty, you could meet with a range of team members in this stage. These team members might include your Client Manager, construction team member, CAD, surveyors, and excavation contractors. It’s vital that we have a clear understanding of the property before we break ground to ensure that the building process goes smoothly.
Once we do break ground though, your construction team will provide regular updates and check-ins, so you’re always in the know.
Designer Meetings for the Fine Details
Remember when we mentioned the personalized nature of building with Select? Once you move past the contract phase, you’ll work with a professional designer from our team who will explore your preferences and schedule meetings accordingly. Typically, homeowners can expect about one to four meetings with their designer, depending on the scope of work.
This is a great time to ask questions and build on the goals you established at the beginning of the process with your Client Manager. Your designer will walk alongside you during the selection process and help you with any questions or concerns on all exterior and interior selections including finishes, fixtures, appliances, and flooring. They’ll also provide their professional recommendations and advice as necessary to help you feel fully satisfied with your choices.
Builder Walk to Double Check the Build is What You Dreamed
As construction progresses with Select, you’ll participate in a Builder Walk. This will occur before sheetrock with your assigned construction site supervisor and designer so you can review the details of the build together. It’s a great opportunity to check that all your previously selected items are on track and that your vision is brought to life.
From reviewing cabinetry design to assessing electrical and plumbing, we’ll leave no stone unturned. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to capture the moment when the idea to build on your land becomes real!
Get Ready to Enjoy Your New Home
It’s almost time to live in your new home! As we approach closing, you’ll schedule a Homeowner Orientation with our Customer Care team, where you’ll explore your new home and review home systems, such as shut-off locations. Although you may need or request additional site visits, this final orientation and the Builder Walk are the formal meetings that will prepare you for life in your new home.
After this, it’s not long until we hand you the keys and you can settle in!
Pahlisch Select Makes Your Dreams to Build on Your Land a Reality
At Pahlisch Select, we believe that the building process should be personalized and intimate. When you choose us to build on your land, you can expect a service that’s tailored to your lot, lifestyle needs, and budget. Our team will ensure we’re on track and exceeding your expectations every step of the way. If you’re ready to Select your future home, contact us today! Or you can explore our award-winning floorplans and read more about our process on our website
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