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5. Finish Selections

Once the architectural design of your home is complete, we can begin the Finish Selections process. During the Design & Budgeting phase you will have become familiar with (selected) features and have already made some of your selected finishes. During the Finish Selections process, we will confirm all of your feature selections and address all remaining finish selection. Your selections can include but are not limited to the following:

  • Stone and Masonry
  • Roof Shingles or other Roofing Materials
  • Exterior brand/color choices such as for vinyl siding, hardiboard, sto/stucco, etc.
  • Exterior Trim Colors and Gutter Colors
  • Interior and Exterior Paint Colors
  • Bathroom Surrounds and Vanity Tops such as cultured marble, tile, Silestone, natural marble, etc…
  • Fireplace “Boxes” such as full masonry, prefabricated models, gas logs, doors, etc.
  • Fireplace Surrounds/Mantels
  • Plumbing Fixtures
  • Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry
  • Kitchen Countertops such as Formica, Corian, granite, etc.
  • Kitchen Appliances
  • Exterior Windows & Doors (in general, these selections are made during architectural design)
  • Interior Millwork and Trim including door styles, door hardware, base/casing, crown molding, etc.
  • Flooring
  • Electrical Fixtures including light fixtures, CVAC, security, central vacuum, sound systems, etc.
  • Mirrors, Shelving, and Shower Doors

You will be given a list of preferred vendors who can work with you to best prioritize and schedule your selections.  Beyond this list there are countless options we can pursue to meet your individual needs and tastes.  To insure quality and efficiency, you must obtain advance approval from us for suppliers/vendors not included on the list.  If you like to “surf the web”, we can e-mail you a list of websites that might be of interest as you make your finish item selections.  BUT PLEASE, work only with the salesman/contact we have listed.  They have been specially selected to take good care of our customers.  You will want to call in advance of your visit to schedule an appointment with them.  Suppliers will share your selections with us and we will contact you to review your order. 

We will be available to assist you throughout the finish selection process and offer our personal opinion and industry expertise.  If you would also like outside assistance, we can recommend an interior designer selected to meet your budget/needs. 

ABOVE ALL EARLY SELECTIONS ARE THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR HOME.

Early selections allow for better color/style coordination, improve the likelihood that your selections will be available when needed, and preserve efficiency in the field. Early selections can also reduce the stress of last minute decisions and will save you time and money!

You will review your orders in detail and sign-off on approved selections.  We will also review/coordinate your selections.  As you see, it is a mutual responsibility to see that your orders reflects your selections.

If you are unhappy with any of your supplier options or recommended salespersons, please contact us immediately.  You deserve to enjoy this process!


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1835 Bach Ave., Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
phone: (314) 822-1057
fax: (314) 822-1512

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Specializing in new custom homes in established neighborhoods in the St. Louis County area. Building houses in Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Des Peres, Frontenac, Town and Country, Sunset Hills, Manchester, and other surrounding towns and cities in suburban St. Louis, Missouri.
 

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