Published by Tom Cumming on Jul 24, 2022 2:49:00 PMWhat is a Luxury Home?In North America, we’re used to seeing stone and brick McMansions with mid-range finishes and fast construction being marketed as “luxury homes.” The truth is that the majority of these homes are middle-market, middle-quality builds with pretty stone facades. Real luxury homes have more thoughtful architecture, best-in-class construction methods, and high-end products and finishes implemented by skilled tradespeople. The level of luxury in your home starts with the architect.Cost and Quality Start with the ArchitectIn the custom home world, it’s fair to say that not all architect services are created equal. Some architects will provide a 5 or 6-page drawing package with just enough information to get you a permit through your local building department. In this case, you and your contractor will have to figure out construction methods, products, finishes, and details on your own. The fee is low, and so is the detai...
