Budgets determined for your kit and the whole project
Proposal configured and a deposit placed
Choosing a plan or custom design with DKNR Designs is a momentous decision for our clients. It's an opportunity to bring our client's dreams to life and create something that is truly unique and special. We take this responsibility seriously and pour our hearts and souls into each project. Customizing a building is where the magic happens. It's a chance to make it your own, add your personal touch and create a space that perfectly reflects your vision and style.
We love working with our clients to choose the perfect plan or custom design and then add those special touches that truly make it one-of-a-kind. It's an exciting process filled with passion, creativity, and boundless possibilities. We're honored to be a part of it and look forward to bringing your dreams to life.
Once you’ve determined a starting plan or custom design idea, DKNR will draft a proposal for your review and approval. Next follows the deposit and a rough initial timeline and we are good to go to start the full design process.
2nd Step : The Initial Design Phase
The architectural design process is a journey filled with creativity, inspiration, and endless possibilities. It's an opportunity to turn your dreams into reality and create a space that is truly unique and personalized.
At the heart of this process is collaboration - a partnership between you, the client, and our team of experts who are dedicated to bringing your dream to life. Our design process begins with a deep understanding of your needs, aspirations, and lifestyle. From there, we work closely with you to develop a concept that reflects your personality and vision.
Every detail is carefully considered, from the layout and materials to the finishes and lighting (should you choose those options). It's a holistic approach that ensures every element of your project is cohesive, functional, and beautiful.
Our goal is to inspire you, challenge your imagination, and create a space that exceeds your expectations. So let's embark on this journey together and bring your dreams to life!
The parts of this process
Schematics, Renderings, and 3D Walk-Throughs are Created
Clients Sign-off to Start Full Designs
Designs and Budgets Begin to Happen Hand-in-Hand
Meeting Your Client Liaison (if your service level includes it)
3rd Step: The Final Budgeting And Design Completion Phase
The budgeting and final design phase of home construction is a truly inspiring time in the journey toward creating your dream home. It is a moment filled with emotion, as we work with you to bring your dreams to life in a tangible way.
As you explore the endless possibilities for your home's layout, materials, and finishes, you can feel your excitement and anticipation building with each passing day. This is the time when all of our ideas and inspirations start to come together into a cohesive design that reflects your personal style and unique needs.
You can physically visualize the finished product which has only previously been in your mind's eye through the use of renderings and walk-throughs. The prospect of turning those dreams into reality fills you with a sense of wonder and possibility.
So let the joy and excitement of this phase carry you toward your dream home. With careful planning, attention to detail, and a willingness to embrace the process, we create a truly exceptional space that you will love for years to come.
The parts of this process
The Architectural Plans are Completed
Subs and Contractors are Chosen
Good, Better, Best Finish Choices are Made
Budgets Become Hard Estimates
Further Deposit Brings Estimates, Kit Package Deposits, and the Total Team Begins to Come Together
4th Step: Activating The Plan
There is a reason why we say “Plan the Work, and Work the Plan”. All of that initial effort and work leads to the beginning of actual physical home construction. It is a moment of pure excitement and anticipation, filled with the promise of a new beginning and a new chapter in life.
As the first shovelful of earth is turned over, there is a sense of awe and wonder at the scale of what is about to be accomplished, and the raw potential of the building site. It's a moment of deep emotion, as the dream of a perfect home begins to take shape in the physical world. The sounds of nail guns and saws, the smell of freshly sawn timber, and the sight of hard-working tradespeople coming together to build something truly amazing is inspiring.
The energy and enthusiasm that goes into the early stages of construction is truly infectious, as every worker pours their heart and soul into the project.
The early stages of home construction represent a moment of limitless potential, as anything is possible and every dream can be realized. It's a time to be inspired, to dream big, and to revel in the beauty of what is yet to come.
The parts of this process
Scheduling is Complete
Processes Have Begun
Your Home is in Production
Materials and Finishes are Ordered According to Schedule
Subs and Contractors are Showing up
5th Step: Monitoring The Construction
Monitoring the construction process is vitally important.
This is where you need to keep a close eye on the processes of construction and make sure each step happens in the order it needs to.
Controlling subs, workers, deliveries, and purchases needs to happen on a regular basis. This is where planning the work and working the plan really comes into its own. If you have all of your steps and decisions done beforehand it makes it easier to focus on monitoring your construction process.
The parts of this process
Breaking ground
Foundations and framing
Subcontractor rough ins
Insulation and sheetrock
Exterior finishes and interior paint
Finishes and subcontractor finishing their parts
6th Step: Moving Into Completion
Building your custom home is an exciting and fulfilling journey. From the initial design stage to the final completion, every step is filled with anticipation and emotion. And finally, the moment you have been waiting for arrives – the completion of your dream home! As you push through those final stages of buttoning up all the little details, completing punch lists, watching a plethora of craftsmen go in and out with bathroom accessories, custom shower walls, hanging chandeliers, touching up paint, finishing floors, phew!!!
You finally walk through the finished project and you can feel the pride and joy swell within you. Every detail is just as you imagined it, from the color of the walls to the fixtures in the bathroom.
You can feel the love and care that has been poured into every aspect of the construction process. The final touches are in place, and your dream home is now a reality. The feeling of accomplishment is indescribable, and you can't help but smile and feel inspired by the entire process. This is your space, your sanctuary, and your ultimate dream come true. Congratulations on completing your custom home construction journey, and may it be filled with love and happiness for years to come!
The parts of this process
The Final Push Begins…
Paying close attention here is extremely important
Often Clients Use their Client Liaison a lot more during this time
Lots of Craftsmen trying to get done
Backordered items show up
Missing Items, damaged replacements, extras, and accessories get ordered at the last minute (it happens to almost everyone but our checklist during design and estimating helps a LOT!!)
You get the Keys!!
Time for a Home Warming Party!!
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Why Choose Us!
DKNR Designs is a team comprised of international talent and artisans. Our design team alone comes from 5 different countries. We take a multi-faceted approach to design and creation. We set out to create a team of professionals for the sole purpose of putting a project on track from the initial design stages to the final completion and owner take over.
We start from the very beginning of a concept by visiting a site (part of the white glove service) to determine the viability of the project at hand. The design is ALWAYS site dependent and MUST be taken into account.