T
he trick here when buying a home
in this sort of a community is to self
manage expectations while being
aware of timelines and what you can do
and when (I'm talking to you hanging wire
shampoo holder). If you understand that
choosing your finishes and a few other
things is the "custom" part of it; that you
are not going to get the builder to do
anything out of the ordinary from what
they usually offer, that it is basically an
upscale spec house and be happy with
what it is with the understanding that you
are starting with a blank slate and that the
excitement comes after in the personal
touches that you implement, you'll have
In the bathroom downstairs we went with
a taller toilet for ease of use for my mom,
while she does not need it now I think in
the future this will prove to have been a
wise investment.
The added mud room bench and hooks are
terrific for organizing and gives that small
room a purpose.
