close

Featured Projects

Interior Design

close
close

Articles

close
close

Video Galleries

coming soon

close

Useful Links

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) - http://www.nahb.org/
Thomas Pheasant, Interior Design - http://www.thomaspheasant.com/
N&D Security - http://www.ndsecurity.com/
ABW Appliances - http://www.abwappliances.com/
CAS Engineering - http://www.casengineering.com/
Lobkovich Kitchen Design - http://www.lobkovich.com/
Fine Earth Landscaping - http://www.fineearth.com/
W.T. Weaver - http://www.weaverhardware.com/
H.D. Johnson - http://www.hdjohnson.net/
American Bank - http://www.americanfsb.com/
T.W. Perry - http://www.twperry.com/main
Euro Closet Design - http://www.eurodesigncenter.com/
Deford Sharp Interiors - http://defordsharpinteriors.com/

close
Articles
Featured Projects
Links
Testimonials

Working With Custom Builders to Create Your New Luxury Home in Georgetown

While the biggest advantage of working with a custom home builder when creating luxury homes seems rather obvious, it is simply the opportunity to create the home of your dreams in both functionality and quality.

Most new home builders have what is commonly called a "spec house" available for viewing and purchase, and while it is likely to showcase a lovely design with featured aspects, it is simply built using "builder's grade" products to minimize the cost and maximize profits. The opportunity to purchase a spec house provides homeowners the chance to build a new home without the added luxury elements.

Building custom homes requires the builder to work closely with the client to ensure all aspects of their custom home are met, a task some new home builders would rather not deal with. While the profit margin may be a bit higher on custom homes, homeowners looking to invest in luxury homes typically require more input on decisions, which should led to more time spent on the new home as well as with the homeowner leading some builders to shy away from custom homes.

Choosing to build a custom home allows the homeowner to choose the layout of the floor plan and the size of the rooms, as well as what materials are used in construction and every finishing touch along the way. Homeowners working with new home builders should always be given their choice of products like exterior siding, window and door options, cabinet selections and all floor coverings. Essentially, building luxury homes gives the client the right to choose every feature and every product contained in the new luxury home.

If you are looking to save money while building a home, then building a custom home probably is not the right choice. Unique features and ultimate control over the products used comes at a price; remember custom appliances, countertops, cabinets and most other additions to the custom home are not available at the local hardware or home improvement store. Most of these accoutrements will be custom crafted or specially ordered. Typically, building luxury homes costs an estimated two to three times as much per square foot than building a standard, builder's spec house does.

Call the custom builders at Hanlon Design Build today to get started on building the luxury home of your dreams in Georgetown, Spring Valley, Palisades or Foxhall Road.