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Picture this: Your architect gets back to you with a truly stunning design for your custom home. They’ve taken your dream and crystalised it, bringing it to life with the intricate details you hadn’t yet rendered in your mind.
It’s perfect. But then you send the designs to your builder… and your dream shatters.
It’s not within your budget. Not even a little bit.
In this post, we’ll explore how modern building practices help align your dreams with reality, saving you from disappointment and stress.
Approximately 75% of Homes Designed by Architects Never Get Built
It’s a startling but true statistic.
But why is it like this?
Well, traditionally, if you wanted a custom home, you’d get an architect to design it, and then give the designs to a builder for a price.
Taking this route, your architect may create a beautiful, intricate design, but they may not consider the real-life costs of construction — or your budget.
Fortunately, the traditional “architect-first” approach is becoming less common.
Modern Builders Ground the Entire Construction Process in Reality
Nowadays, architects are often contracted directly by builders, much like plumbers or electricians.
Unlike architects, builders only see a return on their efforts when your house is actually built. This means builders are incentivised to design a home that aligns closely with your budget.
This shift within the industry ensures realistic construction costs are taken into account right from the get-go, reducing the likelihood of financial overreach, abandoned projects, and unbuildable designs.
Modern Buildings Prioritise What Matters Most to You
When building a custom home, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll have to make compromises to stay within your budget.
A good builder will help you prioritise essential features, guiding your decisions on what to include and what to modify.
This process begins with a candid discussion about the real-life costs of various design elements and what’s truly important to you.
By having that initial conversation, you’re setting realistic expectations from the start and laying the groundwork for a smoother and more predictable construction experience.
And at the end of the day, that means less compromise and stress.
Key Takeaway: Choose a Builder Who Marries Realistic Construction With Beautiful Design
Building a custom home should be an exciting journey, not a series of disappointments.
By choosing a builder who factors budgets and construction costs into the design, you can ensure your dream of a beautiful custom home doesn’t shatter against the walls of reality.
But that’s just one thing you need to consider before designing a new home. There are many more. That’s why I created this quick guide for you to download.
Build with Confidence - 7 Things You Must Know Before Designing a New Home
It’s completely free and will help you avoid many of the traps homeowners fall into.
