If you are a Toronto citizen looking for a custom home designer to construct your new house, or renovate an existing one, you may be concerned about the degree of control you will have over the process - after all, what if the people at the design and build firms have a different vision than yours and your home doesn’t turn out quite right? And how much will the firm do anyways?

 

 

The important thing to remember is that a good custom home builder sells their services based on the promise of giving you the reins - if they took control or just gave you stock plans, they wouldn’t stay in business. On that note, keep in mind that your first tool when hunting for luxury home builders in Toronto is old-fashioned word of mouth (though likely delivered through more modern means). Look for previous customers’ testimonials and see what they say about the degree of control they had - or even better, see if the firm is flexible and willing to work with you as much as for you.

 

The only time you should hand over full control, is when something needs to be changed based on sheer architectural impossibility - which the architects and home designers in the firm should have already taken care of by the time they draw up your custom built home plans and blueprints. The firm should be working based on your wishes, questions, and answers to draw up and follow through with a plan that is within your budget.

 

 

If the firm you hire has been around long enough, it is likely that they have a full staff for every aspect of your new home, from landscaping to interior design coordination. From plants and the like to pools and patios, whatever exterior features you desire may be covered through your custom home designer, saving you time and money as they handle everything at once. And with everything handled by one firm, you won’t worry about the complications that can arise through lack of advanced planning!

 

 

Most custom home design firms will not base their entire business on new home projects and will probably also take on custom renovation projects. This means that for homeowners who do not wish to move, or cannot afford the construction of a new home, the option to have a home tailored to your tastes still exists! Professionals will be able to examine your home and tell you what can or can’t be done – and you may even be able to get some information via phone. Depending on the firm, there may also be estimates available for a small fee, or even for free, without the need to fully commit to the project in advance.

 

 

If you are still unsure after reading testimonials and reviews, your next step is to call the firm and ask questions; inquire about their methods and make sure they are right for you. Nothing will beat a direct conversation with a professional to gauge their services. The most common questions the average custom home designer gets are "how much does it cost?” and "is design request possible?” so do not worry about bothering people! It is, after all, their job to make sure you are 100% happy with the service - and hopefully the home - you receive.