New Construction Design by Senior Interior Designers
Pre-build interior design for homes under construction. We work from floor plans and builder specs to select every material, finish, and fixture before breaking ground. Your builder receives a complete design package that eliminates mid-build changes and cost overruns.
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Designing a home during construction is the single best way to avoid costly change orders. These projects show every material, fixture, and finish selected before the builder breaks ground, so decisions happen in 3D renders instead of on the job site.
Browse new construction projects to see how kitchen cabinetry, bathroom tile, flooring transitions, and lighting all coordinate across rooms. Each project includes a complete design package the builder can follow from start to finish.
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Lock Finishes Before Framing
Tile patterns, cabinet colors, and countertop materials should be finalized before rough-in. This eliminates mid-build changes that delay the timeline and inflate costs by 15-25%.
Plan Electrical With Furniture in Mind
Outlet and switch placement should match your furniture layout. We provide an electrical overlay so your builder places outlets behind nightstands, above desks, and inside closets before drywall.
Coordinate Flooring Transitions
Open floor plans need a clear flooring transition strategy. We map where hardwood meets tile, where thresholds go, and where flush transitions create a seamless look between rooms.
Select Lighting Fixtures Early
Ceiling fixtures, recessed lights, and pendants each require different electrical boxes. Choosing fixtures after drywall means cutting into finished ceilings. We specify every fixture before rough-in.
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Builder Communication Package
Your builder needs dimensioned drawings, material spec sheets, and fixture cut sheets. We deliver all three so the project manager can order materials and brief subcontractors without guesswork.
Budget Allocation by Room
Kitchens and primary bathrooms consume 40-50% of the finish budget. We recommend allocating spend by room priority so high-impact spaces get premium materials and secondary rooms get cost-effective alternatives.
Timeline Alignment
Interior design decisions need to happen 4-8 weeks before the corresponding construction phase. We map our deliverables to your builder's schedule so materials arrive on time.
Whole-Home Color Continuity
New builds benefit from a unified palette across all rooms. We establish a base color story (trim, wall, ceiling) and then layer accent finishes room by room so the house feels cohesive.
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