DESIGN CENTER Q&A for New Build Home | What You Should Know, What We Upgraded, How to Stay on Budget

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The design center for new build or new construction homes can be a big mystery! We're excited to share what you should know before your meeting, what we upgraded, how to stay on budget and overall things we wish we knew.
Blog Post with links to what we chose and what you need to know before your design center meeting: colorandchic.com/what-you-nee...
If you're mortgage shopping, this is the team we used for our refinance: bit.ly/MortgageRealtor
How to Install Cabinet Hardware: colorandchic.com/how-to-easil...
Our Home's Finishes: colorandchic.com/the-best-bri...
WHAT WE'RE WEARING:
HK's Shirt: bit.ly/2EXjfIy
HK's Earrings: bit.ly/2KwFqFk
HK's Lipstick: bit.ly/32hKS74
Johnny's Shirt: bit.ly/3jC5E8C
KITCHEN DETAILS:
Pendant Lights: bit.ly/2UQ089e
Barstools: bit.ly/2R5xOxP
Soap: bit.ly/2OdcQup
Candle: bit.ly/2EcovYM
Brass Faucet: bit.ly/31DACri
Faux Eucalyptus Stems: bit.ly/31OKDlf
Navy Vase: bit.ly/31P9Fkf
Matte Black Kitchenaid: bit.ly/2PLoaP7
Dutch Oven: bit.ly/2M6kkzq
Drawer Pulls: bit.ly/34xqzDH
Utensil Holder: bit.ly/348piBt
Casserole Pot: bit.ly/2BSlSXz
Cooks' Atelier Cookbook: bit.ly/2YVvywo
Fruit Cookbook: bit.ly/3bicjlo
Runner: bit.ly/3i566MX
FRONT PORCH:
Log Stand: bit.ly/31QZWdf
Black Metal Sofa: bit.ly/2z8QeHG
Plaid Pillows: bit.ly/3gRbhhE
White Chairs: bit.ly/2YEfS0O
Concrete Table: bit.ly/2BPqS2c
LIVING ROOM:
Coffee Table: bit.ly/2NahH06 (Similar: bit.ly/2QNI24J)
Coffee Table Book: bit.ly/3fhz3Dn
Beads: bit.ly/350QNkl
Faux Eucalyptus Stems: bit.ly/31OKDlf
Navy Vase: bit.ly/31P9Fkf
BATHROOM:
Towel: rstyle.me/+HqLoefoKBqvfiy48TX...
Motorized Shades: bit.ly/3gQesWO (Cora Light Filtering in White)
Cabinet Knobs: bit.ly/3b9dBi1
MORE ABOUT OUR HOUSE-BUILDING PROCESS HERE: colorandchic.com/category/lif...
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@Dom-pi1gj 3 года назад

A video on the financial aspect would be great on buying a new build. Not specific numbers but more the timeline of putting in down payment, closing costs, out of pocket costs etc

@mcanibsa3036 3 года назад

Thank you for your recommendations we finally settled on one and are going through the pre-Q right now. You're truly awesome people.

@HKCung 3 года назад

You are so welcome! Glad to hear you're settled and making your way through the process!

@emilyher2329 3 года назад

Thank you for doing this video! Very informative! Love everything about your house! 💕

@keeganhayes1078 3 года назад

Such a helpful video. Going to be starting the build process soon and I appreciate the advice here!

@einahpets 2 года назад

This video has been SO helpful! My first design appointment is next week, and I was feeling so overwhelmed but watching this has calmed my nerves a bit and made me feel a bit more prepared. Thank you for sharing!

@MmeO 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing!! You two are adorable. Great dialog - being on the same page is key - enjoy your beautiful home and your life!!

@JudeusSamson 3 года назад

Did anyone else notice the garbage can open up by itself at @23:29? Btw, this was a really helpful video. Thanks for putting it together.

@HKCung 3 года назад

Heheh it’s a voice / sensor trash can so anytime it hears something sounding remotely like “open can” it opens 🙈

@GeneralDodo 3 года назад

@@HKCung Quit it, we know it's a ghost!

@drathen1556 3 года назад

Yep and again around 28:30. We have four of the motion sensor trash cans in our kitchen and I was not aware that voice activated ones exist. I’ll have to look into that... Thanks for the info!

@curtmcguire5431 3 года назад

Uh oh. If its a ghost at least he's tidy putting things in the garbage can

@ashleysilber7867 3 года назад

This was the single most helpful video I’ve seen around this topic! Thank you!

@HKCung 3 года назад

That's so glad to hear! We're glad it was helpful!

@cicilyly6027 3 года назад

Can’t wait to see when you furnish the house. I know it will look sheek!

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you so much!! Mini kitchen tour coming next week!

@maikongvue7203 3 года назад

This is so valuable!! I am so glad I reached out to you and asked questions on instagram! This is SO helpful! Thank you!

@mourninggirll 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing HK + J! Super informative. I loved how you went into details of what was worth the money and what wasn't. Also loved Johnny's philosophy of the big stones, pebbles, and sand. My partner watched this with me and he completely agreed with that. Loving the videos, can't wait to see more!

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hi Angie! Thank you so much for watching! We're glad to hear this was helpful! :)

@youssefhamidi8152 3 года назад

You got a great sense of style. The floors, tiling, accent hardwares look great.

@floridacocoabrown643 3 года назад

This was really good. Thanks for posting and I LOVE the look of the home!

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@MaiNguyen-si4ub 3 года назад

Love your kitchen! Such a beautiful home, thanks for sharing with us. Saw y’all had roller shades, would love to see a post about window treatments in the future. 😍

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hi Mai! Thank you for your kind words! Yes! I’ll do a blog post once we get them through the whole house!

@dacutestdimples 3 года назад

Y'all this was super helpful!!! Thank you! ❤️

@HKCung 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@mikeholper5992 2 года назад

This was a great video, very informative. You both did a great job!

@anyaangel1354 3 года назад

This video is so necessary, very informative. Thank you so much , congratulations on your new home it’s very beautiful.

@HKCung 3 года назад

I’m so glad you found it useful, Anya! I appreciate your kind words.

@Keet333 3 года назад

What a beautiful couple! Thanks for such an informative video! Great idea to create a mood board before hand.

@Am-dc5nl 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video with us! This is truly helpful! Beautiful home :)

@HKCung 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@kayedeleon5717 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your videos. Lots to learn for us as a starting couple in buying a new house. :) - from the Philippines!

@HKCung 3 года назад

You are so welcome!! Thanks for the love!

@ejmakesus6 3 года назад

Loved this video . Love your channel. Your home is so beautiful. ❤️ with love from Australia 🇦🇺

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you, EJ! We so appreciate it!

@wellsaid7192 3 года назад

Thanks for making this video. This is truly helpful.

@HKCung 3 года назад

You are so welcome! That's what we like to hear!

@melissa_galaxy 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! I'm both excited for, and nervous about, our design center appointment. Also, you guys seem like a great couple. :)

@SuperOperativac 3 года назад

Hey... This video is so helpful. I needed to hear these advices. Thank you for making this video. Enjoy your home.

@HKCung 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it and found it useful!

@ivyc7336 3 года назад

You are very blessed to be able to buy & customize a new build. It's a beautiful home! We moved to the DFW area a little over 3 1/2 yrs. ago, but aren't there yet. Hope & pray to finally be a home buyer/owner within the next 5 years (bcuz student loans really suck), but appreciate all the tips & advice. An yes I agree with choosing a higher grade stone countertop due to stains, heat from pots, pans, etc, and just overall wear & tear! Look forward to seeing your house completely decorated! 😊🏡 P.S. Not sure if I'm seeing things, but around 23:30 & 28:31 your trash bin opened and closed on it's own! 😮

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hi Ivy, thank you! We absolutely are blessed. We've been saving for this home for years, even right out of college. I made very little money as a reporter, but always focused on living below my means, saving where I could and making smart money choices. Same with Johnny :) Also, you're not seeing things! Our trash can opens on voice command and sometimes mistakes words that sound similar to "open can" and opens haha!

@Anthony-es7py 2 года назад

Great home! Great taste! and most importantly you guys seem like such a Team!!

@amandamlim 2 года назад

This is extremely helpful as we go into buying a new construction home ourselves!! Thanks so much for the tips. Our design appointments are in a month so this helps so we go in more prepared :)

@ChrisChaChing 29 дней назад

Insightful! We are about to hit design center process too

@stephenhines2795 3 года назад

This was the best video that I’ve seen yet

@coreymerrell6673 3 года назад

Really great information, presented in an easy to understand format. Thank you for sharing, very helpful!

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.

@leeanna8840 3 года назад

THANK YOU for this video! New to the home building process and I am taking allllll of your advice 😁

@HKCung 3 года назад

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!!

@tiamariadiaz9834 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video with us guys!So much to learn from this video for any future custom build homeowners out there. My family and I recently moved into our first home build and I can relate to so many of the things you said 🤦🏽‍♀️ I took some notes though for the next time 😉☺️☺️

@HKCung 3 года назад

You are so welcome, Tiamaria! Oh gosh! That’s so exciting though! I think we’ll always have some type of 🤦🏻‍♀️ moment lol!

@tiamariadiaz9834 3 года назад

Hoang-Kim Cung Yes indeed 🤦🏽‍♀️ lol!

@anikajohnson4898 3 года назад

Beautiful home! Beautiful couple! Love your channel :)

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you so much ☺️

@jeanp1688 3 года назад

Love the video. Such a lovely home. ❤️

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you so much, Jean!

@ynjtrng 3 года назад

Currently building a house as well and I’ve been following along with your guys’ journey on RU-vid and IG and it’s been so fun and inspiring!! So excited for my hubs and and I to learn new skills and experiment too. Yalls house turned out sooo beautiful! 😍

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hi Jenny! Thanks for watching and following along on our journey! I'm so excited for y'all! We're getting ready to share our first DIY project soon!

@veronicab.2951 3 года назад

Great video guys!!!!💕💕

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you!!

@callalilly4743 3 года назад

Oh my gosh that ceiling!!

@cyber5006 2 года назад

Very informative. Thanks!!

@Mah_fb 3 года назад

THE most helpful video...I'm building a house and doing some researching. Thanks for sharing

@HKCung 3 года назад

You’re so welcome! Glad you found this helpful.

@thelazysushi 3 года назад

Aww you guys are such a sweet couple!

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you!

@MrMattytee1892 3 года назад

So helpful. We have our design meeting this Friday!

@HKCung 3 года назад

Yay!!! I hope it went well!

@yogameditationinsight 3 года назад

I love your kitchen & the fireplace looks great. Good decision.

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@tewehaile3416 5 месяцев назад

So helpful we have our structural meeting next Thursday.I love your kitchen. What's the measurement for your kitchen island? What type of kitchen vent hood did you use ?

@avellouswash6260 3 года назад

yes its so stressful and they keep you in the dark for a reason...lol I'm going through this now building a new home in Surprise,AZ..lots of work and a nightmare lol... and they try to rush you through,,,but i will have it figured out soon,, love your home and thanks for the tips

@KatelynDawn 2 года назад

Thank you so much! this was very helpful. Just put an offer in on a 2 acre vacant lot t build our dream home on. Fingers crossed they accept!!

@ckbumu 3 года назад

Beautiful home, we wish you many happy years in your nest. Question I have is whether builders also offer options to exterior building materials. For instance siding, roofing, windows, doors etc.

@HKCung 3 года назад

Every builder is going to be different! Most builders have different "elevations" so it's the same floor plan but some will have all brick, some a mix of brick & stone, etc. and once you get to the design center, again there may be options for different companies.

@mxx6901 3 года назад

Wow I wished I saw this video before I went to the design center!!! I'm trying to get another appt to change my grout on my backsplash! It's so overwhelming when you don't know what is offered and then you only have x amount of time to make all the decisions. We were given only one appt then we had to go back because some of the choices we made required more decisions but our second appt was only 1 hr. Now I'm regretting the white on white backsplash and praying they allow me to change the white grout to grey for contrast. Sounds so dumb but when it's your money, everything matters.

@sothatonetime 2 года назад

I noticed that too in their shower. Looked nice!

@tsharpe3555 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! Great job. We are in the process of going to the design center on 7 Nov 2023.

@victoriagroves6597 3 года назад

Thanks for the helpful video! Your house is amazing!! What are the dimensions of your island?

@wellsaid7192 3 года назад

I love your house. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #WellDone

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@bkinouye 3 года назад

I'm also contemplating a kitchen design with white cabinets and champagne bronze fixtures, but haven't really seen any examples to look at. Thanks for posting. Your kitchen looks great.

@HKCung 3 года назад

You’re so welcome! We appreciate the kind words.

@verachu1306 3 года назад

Love this video and all of your tips! Any specific material/finish recommendations for a kitchen in an Asian household to withstanding all of the extra grease, spice, etc.? Your home is beautiful! Love your aesthetic.

@HKCung 2 года назад

I would say quartz would be your best bet and if you can afford it (we couldn't) get a slab for your backsplash instead of tile. That way it's so much easier to clean since there are no grout lines!

@carloscorrea2313 3 года назад

Great video! You guys have a beautiful home! Please can you tell me how tall are the ceilings in your kitchen? Thanks so much! Keep up the good work!

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hi there! They are 10’ tall!

@Norma00ful 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and ideas. Your video is so so crispy and light what camera did you use and what type of lighting??

@HKCung 2 года назад

hi there! sorry for the delay! We used a Canon 5D Mark IV and used natural lighting!

@unbezo398 5 месяцев назад

@@HKCungOh wow! 3yrs ago lol 😆 Thank you for responding nnonetheless! You're Awesome!

@SouthCountyDreaming 3 года назад

10:04 what did y'all do with the extra piece of quartz? I'm thinking it'd make a mean table/coffee bar

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hahah currently sitting in our coat closet! We definitely want to use it to make a side table or incorporate it somewhere! Just not on the priority list at the moment in the scheme of projects we want to do!

@EXEON727 2 года назад

You guys should do a new update on your house, I'm curious what it looks like now. Very good taste

@pures1n 3 года назад

Did you guys upgrade your Air conditioner and insulation? :) Awesome video. Going to the design center in January ^_^

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hey! We did not. Felt everything was up to our standard!

@FarhanKhan-zw3tq 2 года назад

Very helpful video! What was the name of your countertop?

@lorip5677 3 года назад

Beautiful! How did you get the waterfall sides of your island to match the pattern on the top of the island? Is it one slab or did you have to match up patterns from two slabs?

@HKCung 3 года назад

Great question! It's all one slab and we told them several times, we really really wanted the waterfall to be seamless. They can never truly guarantee it since sometimes the entire slab isn't big enough, but we got very lucky!

@lorip5677 3 года назад

Hoang-Kim Cung oh wow! Was it a jumbo size slab?

@vpst00 2 года назад

28:28 I think your house is haunted, I can see your trash lid open and close while you were talking. Great video, I am just in the process of looking at new builds and I wanted to get a rough idea on what upgrades were worth it and which upgrades I should do on my own. I love your home, but your refrigerator, front door and tub really stood out to me, those are really nice.

@cg41006 2 года назад

Who’s your builder? Beautiful home!!

@momentzsalvi401 3 года назад

Please recommend a builder , looking to build am a first time buyer ! Beautiful home guys , Congratulations 🎈

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hi Sara! Send me an email: hello@colorandchic.com with your price range, criteria and I can send a few builders your way.

@humayrarahman4696 3 года назад

when are you gonna do a furnished full house tour!?😍😍😍

@HKCung 3 года назад

You're too kind! To be honest, it'll be a while. We are taking our time decorating. Plus, we're trying to spread out paying for everything!

@humayrarahman4696 3 года назад

It's going to be great!!😍😍

@shannontate8483 3 года назад

Just curious what you did with the piece of quartz they cut out for the sink?

@HKCung 3 года назад

LOL we have wild plans for it, but it is currently a dead weight in our coat closet. Thinking a side table... great project for down the line!

@JomoClips 3 года назад

Beautiful home. What builder did you use?

@HKCung 3 года назад

Thank you! We aren’t sharing our builder for privacy. Thanks for understanding.

@lorrecebashir 3 года назад

Thank you for doing this video!!! Good tips.. My husband and I are looking to build in couple of months. Did you work with a realtor or just the builder?

@HKCung 3 года назад

So glad you enjoyed it! We also had a realtor, but that’s up to you!

@harleengrewal7045 4 месяца назад

Can you please share what colour are your kitchen cabinets and walls?

@j1nMatt 3 года назад

Which builders did you guys used?

@arodude2591 3 года назад

Can you provide more details on the flooring you chose ? Was that engineered hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank ? Thanks

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hi there! All info is on my blog! There’s a link on the description bar 🤍

@arodude2591 3 года назад

@@HKCung thank you! Great video btw!

@jennychan83 3 года назад

Hoang oi who is your builder?? I couldn’t find anything with high ceiling in Tennessee, house is so ugly here even though almost 500k here ! Thanks a lot I will comment on your IG post later!

@ariyaelle 2 года назад

With the tall ceilings, do you find the home is harder to heat or cool?

@HKCung 2 года назад

Every home will be different depending on insulation & materials used. Our home is very “tight” so we actually very rarely adjust our thermostat. The temperature is whatever we set it at and stays that way. Our bill isn’t very high.

@bookswriting3822 3 года назад

Ok my question is Do you pay the design center up front or is it with the mortgage Because I’ve heard both and Im not sure what to believe. ?

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hello! You’ve heard both because every builder is different. Most builders will have a percentage due when you finalize the design upgrades (anywhere between 20-50 percent) and the rest is added to your mortgage.

@kaimo6098 2 года назад

Hi how much does your waterfall island cost to upgrade?

@TalytaB 3 года назад

Our 10% is 40 grand without the structural changes we made. With structural changes included in the base, our 10% is looking more like 47 grand 😳 now if we include the structural changes as part of the upgrades then we're definitely at the 40 grand mark, actually well over

@HKCung 3 года назад

Everyone and every home is different. 10% is the average of what people spend. You can spend more or less, that's up to you!

@MsStudyroom 2 года назад

check your video at minute 28:27 to 28:29 and look at the garbage can to the side of the island table.

@brendamendoza4904 3 года назад

❤️🏡

@BestofMadagascarLLCSterling 3 года назад

Could you please share contact of the designer you worked with. Thanks. Love your house ❤️❤️❤️

@HKCung 3 года назад

Her name is Toni! instagram.com/thehomestylefiles/

@maikongvue7203 3 года назад

Oh my gosh. I thought I was crazy to want a sink in my laundry. Totally out of my budget but definitely in the future.

@carolsegal7000 Год назад

Prices please! Doesn’t help just to know what you bought, prices for each upgrade would be so helpful. Thanks

@theinvisibletiara 7 месяцев назад

The bin behind just opened up randomly at 23:26. Creepy 😅

@prosfromdover8860 2 года назад

With all respect you are stunningly beautiful....great video also

@USA-qm2bk 3 года назад

Beautiful but are you mic’d? Lots of echo

@HKCung 3 года назад

We are! When we recorded this video, we were sitting in an empty dining room without any furniture or textiles so echo was inevitable 🙈

@MarahJane 2 года назад

23:29 on the right 👀

@goaway546 3 года назад

What colors are your walls

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hello! All our home finishes are listed here: colorandchic.com/the-best-bright-finishes-for-a-traditional-home/

@chipperscientist 3 года назад

Hoang-Kim Love the video, can't get over how beautiful you are. You look like a movie star!

@tpleasant5370 3 года назад

Beautiful video! Who’s the builder?

@HKCung 3 года назад

Hello! We are keeping our builder private. If you're looking to build, I'm happy to give you recommendations! Just send me an email: hello@colorandchic.com

@gabrieltello3905 3 года назад

I see a lot of these videos, wondering why many of the people sharing their experiences didn’t hire a realtor to cut down the learning curve immensely, ask all the questions the rep won’t bring to mind initially, etc

@HKCung 3 года назад

We had a realtor but they weren’t able to come with us and they aren’t designers. This is more of an interior designer’s forte. A majority of the design centers do not release their pricing structure and don’t share any information until you’re there. So unless you get lucky and your realtor has built with your builder and has the same taste and remembers exactly what the level 4 hardwood costs, you’re out of luck. And during realtors weren’t allowed to go either.

@bobjohnson1737 2 года назад

Marble is the most overrated pile of crap ever - the fact that you have people asking you about it is surprising and ridiculous - Marble/granite has terrible maintenance and color pallete limitations and they are expensive for no real reason especially in modern/contemporary houses - i compare it to a rolex; true watch lovers all despise rolex; only dumb rich money buys it. Best alternatives are quartz and silestone(my favorite) Great video!