Pssst. Don’t let the housing and developing industry fool you – you can have the look and performance of luxury finishes and materials without literally mortgaging your future.
Quick Tips for Getting the Luxury Look on a Budget
By making just a few calculated material swaps, you can upgrade your dream home’s longevity and aesthetic value.
1. Swap out hardwood for engineered bamboo flooring
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- Engineered bamboo flooring looks exactly like traditional hardwood, and is available in a wide variety of finishes and stains.
- It’s made from sustainable, eco-friendly natural bamboo.
- Engineered flooring is highly stable, durable, dent, and scratch resistant, with a rankingof 4,000. That’s 3.5x harder than red oak!
- Its quick, easy, install speeds up construction and lowers overall labor costs.
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2. Choose quartz countertops instead of marble or granite
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- Quartz is non-porous and naturally antimicrobial
- Quartz countertops can have the same look and feel of solid stone slabs, with their wide varietyof patterns mimicking both granite and marble.
- These surfaces are completely heat safe.
- Quartz requires no sealing or maintenance, saving you $$$ down the line.
- It’s also a highly durable, sustainable, and crack resistant countertop material.
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3. Go Modern with a Metal Roof
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- Metal roofs are more cost effective over time than asphalt shingles.
- They can easily last up to 50 years, which is over 3x the longevity of traditional asphalt shingles.
- As a result of its hardy construction, metal roofs require virtually no maintenance.
- In case of inclement weather, metal roofs are far more durable, especially during high winds,torrential downpours, and tornados.
- These roofs are also highly energy efficient, helping you save on utility bills for the life of yourhome.
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Ways to Save on Your Dream Home with Belman
Working with Belman Homes has many perks. We provide every family we build for with expert guidance on sticking to your budget without sacrificing quality or aesthetic beauty.
Not only can we suggest high quality alternatives to luxury materials and finishes, we also have specific home designs and floor plans tailored to our cost-conscious customers. Our Luxury on a Budget floor plans and configurations take the guess work out of budget-friendly design.
The Belman team also works hard to make our home designs sustainable for both your bank account and the environment. In our industry, the most eco-friendly building materials are often some of the trendiest, most durable, and cost effective ones.
Regardless of how big or modest your home building dreams are, we’re here to help you transform your vision into a reality.
For more information on budget-friendly dream home building, get in touch with a Belman team member today!
