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The Importance of the Details in a Custom Home Build

Written by Wendee Bishop | Wed, Sep 7, 2016

When you choose a custom home, the quality of materials and craftsmanship is important in reflecting your sophisticated taste. Every detail counts, whether it’s the skill in which flooring and wall tile have been set or the seamless design and installation of wooden moulding accents.

For these reasons, attention to detail is imperative in creating a custom home of superior quality destined to impress time and again.

Choosing Sophisticated Materials

When you select extraordinary finishes, your home will reflect your exceptional taste and style. Imported stone, exotic hardwoods, cast glass, custom cabinetry and elegant architecture - these elements make your home a showplace that’s comfortable and elegant. Selecting materials that match your taste allows you to focus on home features you find beautiful. Then your home builder can use them to create the custom home of your dreams.

Installation Matters

The home finishes you select can be quickly installed by contractors based on average specifications. However, when you hire a builder who selects and supervises master craftsmen, you can expect the finest installation with precision and superior craftsmanship. Each element a skilled craftsman touches will reflect perfection, and every inch of your custom home is sure to benefit.

The Smallest Details

Features matter. Things such as the way baseboards are joined, the precise placement of tile and the perfect application of high-quality paint. Walking through the average constructed home, you may notice unfinished aspects and small issues that need to be addressed. With a high-end custom home, you should see perfection from the moment you walk in the door. Each detail of every finish should be perfectly executed with keen attention to the finest details.

Quality Is Longevity

Not only does quality construction and finish work look beautiful, excellent installation leads to durability. Expertly installed natural stone doesn’t crack. High-end flooring doesn't warp and your custom home retains its quality for years. Inexpensive finishes and products need repairs or replacement over time, but workmanship that’s of top quality will last for many years. That means you will not have to deal with addressing issues like this for a long time.

Water, Heat, and Light

Although you take impeccable care of your home, there are many things which can contribute to aging your home and diminishing the appeal of your finishes. High-quality construction methods and use of the best materials take these factors into consideration to ensure your home’s ongoing beauty.

  • Water is an enemy to the wooden structure of homes The continued presence of water can penetrate foundations, damage wood, and stain fine finishes. We invite water into our homes, especially in bathrooms and kitchens; high-quality materials and contemporary installation methods ensure that surfaces exposed to moisture are waterproof.
  • Heat can cause damage in many areas of the home, especially in the kitchen. High-end countertops made of natural stone and well-fabricated cabinetry are resistant to heat damage, and will retain their beautiful looks despite exposure to hot temperatures.
  • The sun can be damaging to many materials in your home. The rays can fade art, flooring, carpeting, furniture and other items. Pairing innovative finishes with superior, UV-treated windows means you can limit the effects of the sun’s damage. Excellent installation and well-planned architecture means you can make the most of the sun’s light without causing damage.

Relying on Skilled Experience

When you’re in the process of choosing custom finishes for your home, your home builder should be a trusted resource! They can help you to identify the best finishes to provide a beautiful look paired with durability. Through your builder, you have access to designers and craftsmen with the professional expertise to help you through the selection process.

The Quality of a Custom Home

When your home is constructed by the finest craftsmen in the field, the workmanship of your home is more than cosmetic - the quality is consistent throughout the structure. When your home is built from the ground up using the most superior construction techniques, the quality is apparent and will offer that inevitable “wow” factor every time you walk through the door. High-end products paired with skilled installation make the clear distinction between an average house and a customized dream home.