What to Expect and How to Prepare
Before she knew it, her sample board started to take on a life of its own. Oak samples, tile swatches, and cabinet finishes started coming together to form cohesive textures and tones. She felt overwhelmed by the options, but also excited by the possibilities.
At LaFollette Custom Homes, design meetings are where your home truly begins to take shape. It’s a collaborative process where your ideas and our expertise come together to create a home that’s uniquely yours. You’ve chosen your layout, now it’s time to bring it to life with color, texture, and character. Here’s what to expect in the process, and how we make it as smooth and inspiring as possible.
Start with a Style Conversation
The design consultation will start with a discussion about your unique style and aesthetic preferences. Whether you are looking for a modern, rustic, transitional, or farmhouse style, your Custom Home Consultant will help you visualize your future dream home. This is your opportunity to share inspirational photos, mood boards, or anything that inspires you. If you are unsure what you are looking for, this is where we help you find clarity.
You’ll Be Shown Sample Materials
Your vision starts to become tangible when you can touch and compare sample materials for cabinets, flooring, countertops, tile, paint, and hardware options. The next step in the design consultation is to look at and feel potential materials in real lighting to see how the pieces work together in one cohesive palette.
We Guide You Through Each Room, One by One
The beauty of a custom home is that each and every detail can be chosen with intention.
- What kind of tile do you want in your primary bath?
- Will the kitchen island have a contrasting finish?
- Do you want the fireplace to be stone, stucco, or brick?
We help break down the decisions to be made into manageable, thoughtful steps so nothing is missed. Our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring that your vision is realized.
We Talk About Function as Much as Style
Your custom home should be a reflection of your aesthetics, but it should also be tailored to your lifestyle. Maybe you prefer deep drawers to kitchen cabinets, would use outlets placed strategically in your bathroom vanity drawers, or picture a walk-in kitchen pantry for storage. We ask questions based on how you live and guide you toward choices that make your daily life easier.
We Keep an Eye on Budget as We Go
We present good-better-best options for you so that every material you choose aligns with the budget range you’ve set. If you want to splurge on something, we can suggest areas to save elsewhere.
You Can Always Ask, “What Do You Recommend?”
At LaFollette Custom Homes, we’re not just builders; we’re design guides that can offer suggestions that align with your vision. Sometimes, the best choice is the one that makes your home feel like you.
Schedule Your Design Consultation
Design meetings can feel like a lot, but they’re also one of the most exciting parts of building a custom home. With the proper support, they become a joyful, creative process that helps you fall in love with your future home before it’s even built. At LaFollette Custom Homes, we walk with you step by step, so every material, color, and finish reflects the life you’re building. Let’s start designing your dream home together.