You’re ready to build your home, with a distinct vision in mind. The question is, do you choose an expert designer to help you bring it to life?

There is a general understanding that engaging a design expert is more expensive but there is a reason why – a skillfully designed home will often deliver the most value.

It’s well known in real estate that expertly designed homes increase in value more than those renovated without, suggesting that when it comes to selling, the high-quality approach is favoured by prospective buyers.

However, the benefits go beyond just value. At Nomad Built, we work closely with established and experienced designers to create homes that exceed expectations. Here’s why we do it.

Take advantage of your site

A designer will work closely with you and your builder to create a unique design that best reflects the conditions of your site. They will identify how to best capture natural sunlight, introduce cross-ventilation sources, and be able to adjust rooms based on your block and budget.

If you are building on a challenging site, a designer will take the shape, slope, and potential for views into consideration, making sure to maximise any vistas to not only create a stunning backdrop for everyday living and entertaining but also increase resale value.

Flexibility

The biggest advantage a designer offers is the flexibility to create a design that perfectly suits your dream home’s wants and needs. They will be able to take your vision and turn it into a reality, including all the elements that make your everyday life easier. For example, if you are a keen cook that would like a large kitchen and doesn’t really mind about bathrooms, your architect can adjust your floor plan to take this into consideration. Bedrooms can be adapted to suit the entire family, while outdoor spaces can be seamlessly blended with open-plan entertaining areas.

Sustainability

Clever design can minimise your energy bills by introducing elements that encourage a comfortable internal environment all year round – without the help of artificial heating and cooling. One key part of this is the orientation – ideally, your new home should be positioned to allow the winter sun to penetrate over the cooler months and keep heat out during high summer.

Designers are trained in ventilation, shade creation and natural light and how to best deploy them to get the most out of your home. By maximising natural ventilation and lighting, they will be able to reduce the environmental impact your home has, while also reducing the need for excessive energy use.

A designer will also work with your builder to ensure there is suitable insulation in your walls and roof, so the internal temperature is kept comfortable, despite what’s happening outside.

A distinctive design

Each home a designer collaborates on is site-specific and bespoke to the client. This means you’ll receive a completely unique home, with endless possibilities. As experts in their field, they’ll bring a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge to solve problems you have in your existing home or create solutions to problems you didn’t even know existed.

And, a designer will also take the wider streetscape into consideration, ensuring your home remains a valuable part of the neighbourhood.

If you’re looking to build your own expertly designed home, we’d love to start the conversation. Contact us to find out how we can make it happen.