Ep. 229: Building a House Series: Getting Started
We are so excited to finally launch our new series, Building a House, that we\u2019ve been talking about for many years! This is a multi-part series where we\u2019ll welcome some amazing experts to help guide us through the entire process of building a brand new house. Joining us for the series is guest host Maggie Griffin. Maggie is an interior designer with a full-service firm in Georgia with a team of 10 working throughout the Southeast. She also has a retail component, Maggie Griffin at Home, and is working on a product line. Not only has Maggie recently done her own big personal project, but she regularly helps clients build homes from the ground up. Throughout the series, she\u2019ll bring us some of her favorite experts, like an architect and contractor, while Maggie takes us through the interior design process.\n\nWhat You\u2019ll Hear on This Episode:\n\nMaggie walks us through her own personal project.\n\nHow to find a building site or property depends on which market you are in.\n\nHow to come up with a budget and how to finance a build.\n\nWho is the first expert professional that people will contact when starting a new build?\n\nThe importance of keeping function in mind and everyday life in mind when you build.\n\nHow to prioritize what your needs are in a build.\n\nWhy Maggie likes to organize ideas on Pinterest.\n\nThe importance of driving around to find your house style and select the right architect or builder.\n\nOther ideas for finding a building plan especially when you\u2019re short on time.\n\nSo, who are the people you need to call and what is the timeline?\n\nMaggie\u2019s final words of wisdom on what people need to do to get started to Build Your Dream House.\n\n\nMentioned in This Episode:\n\nMaggie Griffin Design\n\nMaggie Griffin at Home\n\nMaggie Griffin Design on Instagram\n\nMaggie\u2019s House Tour\n\nEpisode 25 with Maggie Griffin\n\nBonus Decorating Dilemma Episode with Maggie Griffin\n\nPinterest\n\nSouthern Living House Plans\n\nBrandon Ingram House Plans\n\nSpitzmiller Norris House Plans