My advice is to make a list of what you want, and ask your design consultant. If the answer is a "no" try asking a different way....communication is key. Also, if "no" then ask, what can I do to get that look or feature, and tell them what you are trying to achieve.
About a year ago, what you saw in the models is what you got; the flexibility may change again, but in February I met with my design consultant, had a whirlwind 3 days, and almost every single wish was granted.
If you want a farmhouse sink, do your homework, stick with the major brands, and get the style number and size measurements (including the size base cabinet required). You might get lucky. I was able to get an unusual shape kitchen sink, so I was delighted.
Other kitchen possibilities: staggering cabinet heights or going 42" uppers, replacing a cupboard cabinet with an upper wine rack, spice or wine cubbies, soft-close door closures (also available for drawers). Know if you want a phone jack in the kitchen, or not. You can locate your garbage disposal switch under the sink cabinet or above the counter. Your kitchen outlets can go on the wall or almost hidden in the counter backsplash horizontally above the countertop. If you have light cabinets/splashback make sure your outlets are cream or white, if you have dark cabinets/tile make sure they are black.
Again, do your homework, look at ALL the models ONLINE in all the home categories. This will take a while. Make good notes, so you can refer to them and then see the actual item in the particular model during your appointment.
The IVY is one of my favorite Designer homes. Depending on your lot, and how you are going to use each space, you may want to add, move, or omit a window from one of the 3 side bedrooms. Same with closets in these same areas. If I had bought the IVY I may have put a double window in the middle bedroom and omitted the closet, to use this as a den. So many possibilities.
My home finished in May and I love every inch of it, and am so glad I asked on a couple of items which turned from "no" to "yes"! It was a very positive design-build experience.
Karen
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