Top 5 Tips To: Nail Your Design Appointment

Your first visit to the Design Studio is an exciting milestone in your homebuilding journey. To help you feel fully prepared and make the most of your design appointment, we’ve created a simple five-step plan. Keep reading to learn more about how to come ready, confident, and inspired.

1. define your style

Before your appointment, take time to explore what truly speaks to you. Defining your style doesn’t mean you need to label it perfectly—but it helps the design studio understand your personality, taste, and the direction you're drawn to. Start by exploring different design styles—such as traditional, modern, boho, farmhouse, or minimalist—to figure out whether you prefer bold or neutral tones, and what kind of atmosphere you're trying to create in your space.

2. find inspiration

After you define your style, a great next step is to find accounts and designers you love and draw inspiration from them. Design is visual, so being able to show what you like is often more effective than trying to explain it. Saving screenshots, magazine clippings, and similar references can be very helpful in this process. Include color schemes, textures, and anything else that captures your vision. Social media such as Instagram is a great tool to use during this step, as it makes it easy to discover and follow accounts that resonate with your style.

3. utilize pinterest

One of the best tools you can use during this process is the Pinterest app. Pinterest allows you to create mood boards using the inspiration you've gathered virtually. You can easily search for any designer or style you like and save images to a custom board with just a few clicks. This gives you full control over how you organize your inspiration—whether you want one board with everything or separate boards for each room in your home. The options are endless. You can check out our Pinterest for inspiration!

4. get physical

Once you’ve settled on your color scheme and mood digitally, the next best step is to get hands-on. Pay attention to your surroundings, explore fixture finishes, exterior materials, or any other physical elements you’re drawn to, and document them. This will help ensure the colors and finishes you like complement each other—and that you’re truly happy with your selections.

5. be yourself!

Finally, one of the most important steps: be yourself when designing. It can be tempting to follow trends, but designing for your own taste will serve you better in the long run. Trends come and go, but staying true to what brings you joy will help you avoid future renovations—and ensure your space feels like a true reflection of you.

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