When it comes to creating your ideal home, one of the most important decisions you’ll face is whether building a new home or remodeling your existing one is the right choice for you. At Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design, we understand the complexities involved in this decision, and we are here to help you weigh the pros and cons.
Because a home is much more than a collection of beautiful rooms, we listen carefully to your aesthetic and functional goals. This integrated approach is founded on a detailed understanding of your furniture storage needs and other functional requirements that shape the design.
Our schematic design phase weaves together all the complex goals and criteria for a design into two or three distinctly different strategies for your building site or remodeling. Our goal is to uncover the possibilities and collaborate with you to find the best path forward.
Building A New Home
Constructing a new home presents an excellent opportunity for a highly personalized design. There is the greatest control over the design process, including selecting materials, determining site relationships, and utilizing state-of-the-art systems. The design can be more tailored to your needs and tastes, whether that means integrating the newest technology, planning open-concept living spaces, or maintaining energy efficiency.
Since a new home is built from the ground up, there is less chance of unforeseen problems arising, allowing you to plan and budget with fewer surprises.
It is also less likely that a newly constructed home will need major repairs or improvements anytime soon. Since warranties offer additional peace of mind, this can be a significant benefit in terms of overall value and long-term upkeep.
Photography: Peter Sieger
Remodeling An Existing Home
Remodeling enables you to update and improve your space without having to move from the place you cherish, whether you adore your neighborhood or the distinct character of your current home. This may be particularly appealing if you live in a sought-after neighborhood with a strong connection to your community or are close to places of work.
Remodeling can often be more affordable than new construction, particularly if you’re only renovating a selected area of your home. You may be able to avoid the costs involved in purchasing property, and making major site improvements such as bringing in utilities and roads that are often required when building a new home.
Each project has unique opportunities and challenges. Our goal is to find the best use of your site or existing home in terms of natural light and connection to the outdoors, while maintaining privacy and being good stewards of the land. We also will help you to understand any zoning and code requirements in any project before we start designing for a more seamless process.
Factors to Consider
When choosing between remodeling and building new, it is important to evaluate your budget. Although remodeling can be less expensive, large-scale renovations can still be costly. However, constructing a new home could save money over time by requiring less upkeep, even though the initial cost might be higher.
Considering your timeline for moving into your new space is essential. Renovating a home usually takes less time than building a new one, so that could be an issue if you need to move quickly or finish the job on schedule.
By evaluating the condition of your existing home, you will be able to detect if there are major structural problems or out-of-date systems. If this is what you discover, it could be better to develop something new. On the other hand, renovating might be a good choice if the basic construction is sound and your main goal is to make cosmetic updates.
Consider how your current space fulfills your lifestyle needs and whether a new construction or renovation can better serve you. Think about things such as the size of your family, your future plans, and the kind of lifestyle you want.
Photography: Corey Gaffer
Making the decision to build a new house or remodel your current one is a very personal one that is influenced by a number of factors. At Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design, we support clients in making these choices by providing knowledgeable advice and imaginative solutions tailored to their individual needs and goals.
Our mission is to make sure that your home perfectly matches your vision and lifestyle, whether you decide to build from the ground up or make improvements to your existing space.