If you are in the market for house plans then that also means that you probably own land and are ready to start building your new home. To build this beautiful new home, plans must be obtained to communicate between yourself and your builder (and often, the city!). I think most people start online using…
Amy Dutton Unfold is a response to providing quality house plans and high-end interior design services to customers without having them fully custom. Typically, with Amy Dutton Home, our clients pay between $40,000 – $60,000 for custom house plans, so we’re trying to make this a much more approachable process and purchase. WHY BECOME A…
Where do we start when building a new construction home? We realize that this can be a daunting question so let’s jump right in. While we have an order for the first three items, they can also be blurry and overlap so try not to think too linearly. LAND: There are a few things to mention…
How about some barn door basics? Barn Doors are indeed popular within the home design industry. But there are reasons behind that besides the fact that they are very cool. POCKET DOOR VS. BARN DOOR: Pocket doors are much more expensive and complex because the builder has to install a door kit inside the wall….
You must first hire a contractor when doing a new home project, buying home design plans, or changing materials for a renovation. DIY is great for small projects like painting, but for much more than that, you will need a licensed professional to hire, trust and do the work for you. This relationship is crucial…
If you’re preparing for a renovation and need new cabinetry, it’s worth taking time to understand how cabinets are built, priced, and installed. Cabinetry has many moving parts—literally—and knowing the differences between box-store cabinets, cabinet shops, and semi-custom options can help you make the right decision for your space, budget, and long-term needs. Start with…
How do you best communicate with your builder to make your relationship productive over the course of your home project? Below are a few tips to keep everyone on the same path moving forward. They are, in my experience, necessary to the completion of a great project. One of the primary purposes of creating Amy…
Preparing for a home renovation is an exciting step—but it can quickly become overwhelming without a clear plan. The key to a successful remodel is organization and staying ahead of your builder’s questions. Why? Because when builders are waiting on your decisions, projects stall. And when they stall, your crew often moves to another site,…
When your builder gives you an official start date for your renovation or new construction project, that date represents a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work. Permits have been secured, subcontractors have been scheduled, materials have been sourced, and dozens of logistical steps have fallen into place. Once construction begins, your ability to stay ahead of…
From a custom architecture and interior design project to a shoppable online home plan product, the Oak Colonial is an actual case study in translating client taste to a broader audience.