In addition to your one-on-one Design Studio Orientation Appointment, we host open house hours at the Design Studio three days a week. During the open house, you are welcome to stop by to peruse the selections we offer and weigh out your options. We encourage you to take as much time as you need to explore the available options in the weeks leading up to your Pre-construction Meeting. It’s incredibly important for you to have your decisions ready in advance.

While we love seeing how our buyers personalize their homes and truly make it their own based on what they select, unfortunately, we do not offer customization at all. There are wonderful, life-tested options available on our option price list (including changes to rooms, layouts, and special features) and in the Design Studio, but no changes outside of that scope is allowed. What may seem like a minor change outside of our offerings is actually a thoughtfully designed architectural feature and not as simply moved as you would imagine. Additionally, our home plans are permitted based on the options selected per each home.

Create a budget! Whether you are a cash buyer or you are pre-approved with a lender for a certain amount, you should set a target price that is ideal for your monthly budget. Knowing how much money you have to work with will help you prioritize the upgrades and options you select at the Design Studio. On-site staff maintains up-to-date pricing lists for each material offered. We encourage you to visit the Design Studio multiple times to get estimated pricing for flooring, tile, etc. that’s specific to your home plan.

While we love children, our Design Studio can be a dangerous place for young hands and unfortunately our space doesn’t accommodate strollers. Please arrange for outside childcare while you visit the Design Studio and at your final pre-construction meeting. Thank you for understanding.

Go visit as many Greenstone model homes as you can! The best resource Greenstone offers for buyers who are looking for inspiration on what to select for the interior finishes of their new home is our models. In addition to exploring the different communities and floor plans we offer, you’ll get to see a wide variety of quality finishes that are hand-curated by our professional designers for each model home. Typical model home open house hours are: Thursday-Monday from Noon-4pm or by appointment.

Another helpful tip is to visit the Design Studio’s Pinterest page or look at Houzz for ideas on tile layouts, straight set, herringbone, brick set, etc. Save the images you like and collect the design ideas that appeal to you. You can show these to our designers who will be happy to guide you through the process of creating a similar space in your new home.