PODCAST EP 048- BEYOND & Your Custom Home

Jul 21

Beyond

Today, JD is diving into the BEYOND part of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond series. He has had some guest episodes along the way, and in the upcoming weeks, he will explore the land acquisition and real estate side of developing a custom home. This episode sets the stage for a series of episodes where he will delve into each aspect of building a custom home.

Before he gets started, JD wants to draw a correlation to the movie Click with Adam Sandler. In the film, Sandler's character, an architect, discovers a remote control that allows him to fast forward through life. The movie emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process rather than skipping ahead. This lesson holds when it comes to designing your home. While the impulse to rush into construction is common, it's crucial to appreciate the journey. Let's delve into this topic further.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● Being present for the process of building your custom home

● Spaces in your home that may serve unintended purposes

● How architectural structures relate to custom homes

● How to check how to add value to your custom home

Key Highlights

[00:00:00] Recap of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond series

[00:01:44] Introduction to today’s topic: Beyond

[00:07:31] Spaces in your home that may serve unintended purposes

[00:07:47] Visiting a friend’s home on Memorial Day

[00:12:26] Doing a standalone building for a client for their guests

[00:13:10] Unleashing the architectural DNA: Trusting the Process

[00:14:31] Different architectural structures and how they relate to the rest of the custom home

[00:16:57] Checking how to add value to your custom home

[00:19:17] Upcoming episode: Existing Conditions

[00:20:26] How to connect with JD Carling

Notable Quotes

Improper planning can be detrimental to construction. While some situations allow for less planning, like meal preparation, construction requires active involvement. The architectural DNA is inevitable, but efficiency is crucial to prevent setbacks. Progress should be the priority, avoiding unnecessary steps back.

Once you delve into your house's specifics, you'll uncover the architectural DNA aligned with your vision and desires. You'll realize if more of your unique story can be expressed or if new elements emerge.

Understanding clients' preferences allows for a deeper context beyond simply presenting options like tiles. By recognizing the connection to their aesthetic and color choices, alternative possibilities can be considered.

If you want a custom home, trust in the architectural process to bring it to life. You don't need to know every detail; sometimes, the unknown allows the architectural DNA to emerge from within you.

To elevate a home beyond a kitchen and bathroom, turning it into something extraordinary, attention to small details is crucial. The design and architecture process should be approached with care, embracing each phase. Rushing through it for permits and construction can hinder the potential for a remarkable outcome. By taking the time to explore these stages, the home's potential can flourish and exceed expectations.

You may have a very real schedule crunch, in your opinion, but still, within whatever context, you would take the time and appreciate what the process will do for you there, but also understand the right sequence is the right sequence. That is where you discover what will add the most value to your process.