Just went through this in Sept with closing Feb 12. Design center...we already had chosen our model and revisions we wanted. They give you about 5 days for everything including smart home appt, landscape, closets, window treatments, pool. I felt the cabinet quality not the best...Lowes and Home Depot have a better selection in colors and quality and the same for tile and flooring. So unless you want to get the basic house and later change out on your own you are trapped with what the design center has. Fixtures are not priced so you select what you like and get surprised when you later see the price contract. We knew that getting the master closets and plantation blinds thru TV would be more expensive but decided to do it anyway for the sake of convenience since we are moving from the northeast and wanted it done. We got the basic smart wiring pkg. We added a fitness pool and you get that done with the build as they are booked far out otherwise. We struggled with the landscaping as they did not or would not get plants I wanted that I had seen in nurseries there. Finally settled that with palm types and will add what I want later. No scruffy plants for us! We will get bids on the other closets and shop for lighting when there. Just got lanai fans thru them and had rest capped and wired for fan/ lights. Got Bosch dishwasher thru them as they are expensive to install otherwise. We wanted LG for all other appliances and they do not carry that brand so we ordered at Home Depot black Friday sales. Many take 3 months to get so order early. They will deliver ours day after closing. We will get garage sealed by independent contractor day after closing before movers come. The design center will set up all of the above and if you buy they add in to your contract. Watch for errors and ask questions when you see your price sheets. It was stressful but they are very nice and patient. The will do custom colors for your house and front door too. Roof colors were limited. They let you move walls. Change windows, change closet sizes etc ..very flexible for a price of course. We will take our time shopping for lighting/fans etc. Good luck. People have been sending photos and it is looking great so we are excited.
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