Building a new house is no walk in the park, especially if you are unsure about which features you want to add to your home. For first-time homebuyers, deciding how to create a home that is perfect for your family and lifestyle comes with making a whole lot of upfront decisions.
Whether you are choosing to build a custom home designed to your exact specifications or opting to select a home design from the pre-made plans provided by your builder, you will still have the option to include some builder upgrades into your construction.
The big question now is: which builder upgrades do you choose and which do you skip? Of course, the ultimate decision is entirely up to your imagination and budget. But, if you are looking for insight into your here are some builder upgrades that you can count on to add value and a touch of luxury to your house and others that are probably not worth the upfront cost of adding them to your home’s design plans.
- A Pampered Place
Is there anything more enticing than knowing that when you’ve had a long, hard day you can waltz into your luxuriously large master bathroom and relax in a big jetted tub or an oversized shower?
No matter the homeowner, the option to enjoy a deluxe bathroom is high on the list of definite wants. In the case of opting to add a luxury bathroom as a builder upgrade, this is a great investment for yourself and for the future value of your home.
- A Place for Everything
Have you ever heard anyone say that they have too much kitchen storage and they are fed up with having to keep all of their small appliances, wine glasses, and expensive dinnerware in organized and spacious cabinets? I’m willing to bet you haven’t. Adding extra cabinets and storage spaces to your kitchen is never a bad idea, especially a graciously-sized pantry, modern storage upgrades, and under-cabinet lighting.
- A Chef’s Kitchen
In addition to extra cabinetry, electing a kitchen upgrade from your builder will ensure that you’ll always have plenty of space that can make your kitchen the true heart of your home. A breakfast counter, a gloriously large center island, a built-in wine rack – these are the upgrades that you can include in a kitchen with a little extra room.
- An Office of Your Own
More and more businesses are adopting work from home options for their employees. Even if you are not an employee who can telecommute, if you do any amount of work from home, you will want to add a home office to your plans. While it may seem like any room can be turned into a home office, planning for one will give you the opportunity to place it in the part of your home where it is the best fit rather than waiting to see which rooms become available down the line.
- A Room with a View
Just like adding custom cabinetry, adding energy efficient, large windows to your home will give you not only some spectacular views but also flood your home with magnificent light. A well-lit room that is bursting with sunshine will brighten your home in more ways than just the obvious one. Sunshine can boost your mood, promote healing, and give you an energy burst to get more done with your day.
Now that you know what to opt for with builder upgrades, it’s just as important to know what is safe to skip.
- Top-of-the-Line Counters
While it may seem like a smart idea to invest in counters before you move into your house, a counter upgrade can cost you less if you wait until after you’ve moved into your new home. Your builder likely has one supplier that they prefer for countertops and vanities, and that means that you will get a reduced selection at a premium price point if you opt for this builder upgrade.
- Paint
You can paint your house inside and out at any point in time, so why pay extra up front to have a specified room color upgrade from your builder? Waiting until you have a better understanding of each room’s function and style before you paint may end up being the smarter way to go. It will also be much less costly than choosing a custom paint color from your builder.
- Appliance Packages
No one wants to worry about having a kitchen that looks gorgeous but has no appliances, but if you take the time to seek out your own high-end appliances you can save some money and the hassle of having to choose appliances from one or two select stores. That usually means settling for appliances that you don’t necessarily love.
