Experience in designing and constructing complete interiors for new home builders

Interior design experience for first-time home builders

Why interior design is important from the beginning

Interior design is an extremely important step. With an early design, the engineer will scientifically arrange the electrical, water, and air conditioning systems, helping to optimize the space and avoid costly repairs later.

A house designed in a uniform manner from architecture to interior brings aesthetic and functional harmony. For example, determining the location of the TV from the beginning helps to neatly route the wires in the wall to avoid breaking after construction.

Experience in designing and constructing complete interiors for new home builders

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Common design mistakes of beginners

Many newly built families often choose elaborate styles without thinking about daily cleaning, causing the interior to quickly deteriorate. Another common mistake is choosing oversized furniture - such as a king-size bed in a 15m2 bedroom - making the space cramped and difficult to move around.

Understand basic interior construction process

Interior design and construction survey before construction

Understanding the process makes it easier to control and work with the design and construction unit:

Current survey: measuring and evaluating the project (1–2 days, usually free).

Drawings & quotes: receive 3D drawings and detailed estimates within 5–7 days.

Sign the contract: clearly specify time, materials, progress, warranty.

Construction: lasts 30-60 days depending on scale.

Delivery & warranty: quality check, user manual.

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Should you choose full package or individual interior construction?

Compare advantages and disadvantages

Full package: synchronous, clear progress, full warranty → usually costs 15-20% higher.

Individual: flexible material selection, cost savings → however, risks can easily arise and are difficult to manage.

When to choose a package, when to do it individually

- Full package: suitable for beginners, little supervision time, complex design requirements.

- Individual: suitable for experienced homeowners who want to control costs tightly.

- Can combine: hire design from professional company, choose construction workers yourself and hire separate supervision from third party.

Interior design and construction costs for beginners

- Costs can vary up to 50-100% between units due to many factors:

- Material quality: Company A uses high-quality MDF wood, company B uses regular industrial wood.

- Experience and brand: Companies with 10+ years of experience are often 20-30% more expensive than new companies.

- Service scale: Full package (design + construction + supervision) is more expensive than individual rental

- Warranty policy: 5-year warranty with 1-year warranty has a clearly different price

ZEM Design Advice: Compare quotes from 3-4 companies, pay attention to the quality of materials and accompanying services instead of just looking at the total price.

How much budget should be prepared for interior design and how to control costs?

- Design costs are usually 10-20% of the house value, so you should budget an additional 10% for contingencies. To control costs, you should:

- Request detailed quotation for each item.

- Reserve 10–15% of the budget for unexpected expenses.

- Note additional costs such as transportation, repairing old structures, and changing designs.

Experience in choosing a reputable interior design and construction company

1. Criteria for evaluating construction units

- Experience & real portfolio: Reputable companies usually have been in operation for over 5 - 10 years.

- Transparent quotation: Compare at least 3-5 units, clearly quote materials, items, and time.

Warranty: 2 - 5 years depending on the item, free repair support for construction errors. 2. How to read the contract to avoid risks

- Clearly state construction progress, payment schedule, product code & material origin.

- Terms regarding incidental charges, construction insurance and compensation liability must be transparent. 3. Get advice from experienced architects

- Consult with reputable architects and designers.

- Refer to design samples and material samples directly at interior showrooms.

Experience in designing and constructing complete interiors for new home builders