This month we are continuing the journey to the ultimate gift, your custom home. We’ve arrived at the selections meeting—the magical moment when your dream becomes lucid and you finally get to transform your new home. At Andries Builders, we know this meeting is equal parts exciting and chaotic. But don’t worry—we’re here to guide you through the process. Because choosing your upgrades should be easy as Sunday morning.

Know Your Budget

Before you walk into your selections meeting, take a moment to get honest about your must-haves vs. your shiny distractions. Upgrades can snowball faster than holiday wrapping paper—but when you know what matters most, every decision becomes easier.

  • Love to cook? Prioritize kitchen appliances and countertop durability.
  • Hate vacuuming? Spring for upgraded flooring that can hide the evidence of your snack-hunting gremlins.
  • Obsessed with long showers? Better fixtures and water-efficient plumbing upgrades go a long way.

Your future self will thank you. Your wallet will at least respect you.

Think About How You Actually Live

Sure, that pristine white carpet looks gorgeous in the showroom…until you remember you have pets, kids, a love of spaghetti, or just an average ability to spill things. Your selections should match your lifestyle:

  • Busy households? Durable, low-maintenance surfaces.
  • Entertainers? Upgraded lighting and kitchen finishes.
  • Minimalists? Sleek cabinetry and storage options.
  • Maximalists? Bold colors, statement fixtures, and maybe counseling (Kidding. Mostly.)

It’s your home—choose the upgrades that make everyday life smoother, not just prettier in photos.

Prioritize the “Can’t Change Easily Later” Items

Changing a light fixture later? Easy. Changing your flooring after move-in? A dusty, chaotic, regret-fueled journey. Focus your upgrade budget on the things that will be difficult—or downright painful—to replace later:

  • Flooring
  • Tile
  • Cabinet layout
  • Electrical upgrades
  • Plumbing rough-ins

A good rule of thumb: if it requires a jackhammer, a wet saw, or a therapist to redo later, upgrade it now.

Bring Your Inspiration

Photos, screenshots, samples—yes, bring it all. Our design team loves seeing your vision, even if it includes a very specific shade of “greige you saw on a throw pillow in 2017.” The more reference points you have, the easier it is to narrow down the choices.

Ask Questions. Even the Strange Ones.

  • What maintenance does this countertop need?
  • Will this color hide paw prints?
  • Is this faucet going to splash everywhere like a toddler in a bathtub?
  • Can this tile survive my teenager's idea of “light use”?

No question is too small—or too dramatic. Our team is here to help you make confident, informed, smart decisions that feel good long after the meeting ends.

Have Fun (Seriously—It’s Exciting!)

This is the moment when your future home begins to take shape. When the dream turns into selections, the selections turn into installations, and the installations turn into the home you’ve been imagining.

At Andries Builders, your selections meeting is about more than picking materials—it’s about crafting a space that reflects you. Your style. Your needs. Your "always wanted to haves."

Don't Stress—You’re in Good Hands

The Andries Builders team will walk you through every finish, fixture, and fancy upgrade option with clarity and support. We’ve done this a thousand times—and we still get excited every time a homeowner finds the perfect countertop or tile or cabinet color that makes their whole vision click into place. Your home is about to become unmistakably yours. And we’re honored to help you choose every stunning piece of it.