We have our design meeting in Dec. and know we want tile throughout the home with bedroom exceptions. In our past homes, we have learned that builders' prices and selection sometimes are beat by outside contractors so we are thinking of getting some estimates. I am also afraid of color an grout choices being limited, as they all seemed alike in the models. Anyone with any suggestions or experience? We do not have to move in at closing, so would have a little time without furniture to move! Same question for plantation shutters.

As always - thanks