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After testing several apps, here is finally the one I need: Home Design is perfect and well thought out. Recreating his house is very easy. Once done, we can create many simulations to rearrange its interior. Good, intuitive, and practical, what more?
I wish the developers will continue this project for a long time. I recommend it to any decoration enthusiasts and to children who start designing and will become architects later on. The new interface is eye candy and easy to learn !
The KB Home Design Studio is an interactive showroom where you can see and touch the various design elements in action. There are sections dedicated to lighting, cabinetry, flooring, plumbing fixtures, home security features and more, allowing you to mix and match colors and finishes until you find the features that best suit your style and budget.
At your studio appointments, a consultant will guide you through each design section, record your preliminary selections, and, during your final appointment, finalize your choices and send them on to the builder. In other words, prepare to move quickly.
This post is based on my experience at the Orlando KB Home Design Studio. Please keep in mind that your experience may be different depending on your community and studio location. Find your local studio here.
Buyers are not required to attend a preview event, but I highly recommend checking one out before signing a sales contract. This informal preview gives you an opportunity to view all the available options, make sure there is something to suit your style and budget, and ask questions about your specific floor plan or community.
The design process moves very quickly. In our case, we had three weeks from the time we signed our sales contract to attend two required studio appointments and finalize all of our design choices. We rushed to take time off of work to get it done in such a short time frame, but because we spent so much time at preview events before and even during the process, we felt confident in our selections by the time our final appointment rolled around. Our timeline looked something like this:
As the name suggests, structural upgrades affect the structure of the building AKA the specifications of the floor and building plans, as opposed to design studio upgrades, which cover cosmetic changes such as using a different tile in the bathroom, adding a kitchen backsplash, or opting for gray cabinets throughout the house.
It is crucial to note that most structural upgrades are not actually added at the design studio. They must be selected at the sales office and specified on the initial sales contract. That being said, asking about structural upgrades (and their price tags) at a preview event can prove helpful in selecting the right floor plan and maximizing your overall home budget.
Every single upgrade we selected at the Orlando Design Studio was simply added to our total home cost, and rolled into the mortgage. We do not intend to live in this home for more than five years, and it cost less to finance our options for that time period rather than pay the full upgrade cost upfront.
This is where the pricing packet really comes in handy. I saw, for example, a gorgeous dining room pendant light at the Design Studio that cost $300. I used the packet to look the exact same model up online, thinking I could just install it myself and save some cash, but it cost substantially more for me to order that light rather than simply upgrade through KB Home.
This is not a sponsored post. I am in no way affiliated with KB Home. This information is meant to be used as a general guide to help current and prospective KB Home buyers. For the most accurate, up-to-date information on any given community, be sure to call or visit a KB Home Design Studio or sales center.
Congratulations, how exciting! They will give you a huge packet with pricing, which is really helpful in mulling things over at home and narrowing down your must-haves. Have fun at the design center. Choosing options was one of my favorite parts of the whole process.
10.18.2020
San Antonio, TX
No prices on anything and they are not organized in material and products from cheapest to highest. I hate the whole experience where you see a wall of tile or flooring or even the accessories and you have to just do a RUSSIAN RULLETE style of choosing.
This blog and all the comments are so helpful! We already put our name on the waiting list on a new KB Homes coming up here in Round Rock, Tx. We got our eyes on 2 models. Does anyone of you have any idea on the price or upgraded for an additional bathroom and room? We are excited and anxious at the same time. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
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