Custom Home Selections Guide | Griffin Home Design Custom Home Selections Guide Walk through every decision point in your custom home journey—from lifestyle priorities to specific product selections. Client Information Name(s) Email Phone Project Address or Location Programming Schematic Design Development Construction Docs Construction & FF&E Phase 1: Programming & Pre-Design Foundational Decisions Room Program Total bedrooms (including primary) Select an option... 2 bedrooms 3 bedrooms 4 bedrooms 5 bedrooms 6+ bedrooms Total full bathrooms Select an option... 2 bathrooms 3 bathrooms 4 bathrooms 5 bathrooms 6+ bathrooms Powder rooms (half baths) Select an option... None 1 powder room 2 powder rooms 3+ powder rooms Living spaces Select all that apply Great room (open living/dining/kitchen) Formal living room Family room Den/study Library/reading room Sunroom/conservatory Dining spaces Select all that apply Formal dining room Casual dining area Breakfast nook Outdoor dining (covered) Outdoor dining (uncovered) Special purpose rooms Select all that apply Home office(s) Home theater/media room Playroom/game room Workout/gym room Wine cellar/tasting room Craft/hobby room Music room/studio Bonus/flex room TV above fireplace Select an option... Yes, in main living area Yes, in multiple rooms No, prefer TV separate from fireplace No fireplace planned Outdoor Program Outdoor kitchen Select an option... Yes, full outdoor kitchen Yes, grill area with some amenities Basic grill space only No outdoor cooking Pool, spa, or water features Select all that apply Swimming pool Hot tub/spa Plunge pool Cold plunge Water feature/fountain None Outdoor structures Select all that apply Covered patio/loggia Pergola Screened porch Courtyard with gate Outdoor shower Gazebo/cabana Sport court Outdoor fire features Select all that apply Outdoor fireplace Fire pit Fire table None ADU or guest house Select an option... Yes, full ADU (separate living unit) Yes, casita/guest house Yes, above garage apartment No separate structure, guest rooms in main house Garage and vehicle storage Select all that apply 2-car garage 3-car garage 4+ car garage RV garage (14'+ height) Boat storage Workshop space Golf cart storage Service/utility areas Select all that apply Gated HVAC/mechanical yard Enclosed trash/recycling area Garden storage shed Dog run Garden/planting beds Lifestyle & Daily Patterns Entertaining frequency and style Select an option... Weekly casual gatherings Monthly formal dinner parties Large annual events (50+ guests) Rarely entertain at home Typical number of guests when entertaining Select an option... 4-6 intimate 12-20 dinner party 50+ large gatherings Work-from-home requirements Select all that apply Dedicated private office(s) Shared workspace Video conference needs Client meetings at home No work-from-home needs How many people work from home simultaneously Select an option... None One person Both partners Plus staff Children ages and activity patterns Select an option... No children Young children (under 10) Teenagers Adult children visiting Mix of ages Live-in or frequent overnight staff Select an option... None Occasional guests Au pair Full-time housekeeper Pets Select all that apply None Indoor cats Small dogs Large dogs Other animals Pet accommodations needed Select all that apply Dog wash station Built-in feeding station Pet door Fenced yard area None needed Priorities & Values Primary investment priorities Select your top priorities Kitchen Primary suite Outdoor living Technology systems Consistent finishes throughout Comfortable economizing on Select all that apply Secondary bedrooms/baths Garage finishes Certain mechanical systems No compromise areas Resale value vs. personal preferences Select an option... Build primarily for resale Build for ourselves Balance both Sustainability priorities Select all that apply Net-zero goal High-efficiency systems Sustainable materials Solar-ready Minimal priority Maintenance philosophy Select an option... Minimal maintenance priority Willing to maintain high-end materials Staff handles maintenance Spatial Relationships Open floor plan preference Select an option... Fully open living/dining/kitchen Defined rooms with openings Separate formal rooms Primary suite location Select an option... Main floor Upper floor away from living Separate wing Kitchen to outdoor living connection Select an option... Direct access essential Visual connection sufficient Separate is fine Mudroom/entry sequence Select an option... Full drop zone with lockers Simple transition space Formal entry only Guest suite requirements Select an option... None needed One bedroom with bath Separate guest wing/casita ADU Technology Framework Smart home philosophy Select an option... Fully automated Key systems only Minimal technology Skeptical of smart home Preferred control method Select all that apply Voice control App-based Wall panels Traditional switches Lighting control scope Select an option... Whole-house automation Main living areas only Key scenes only Audio/video distribution Select all that apply Whole-house distributed audio Media room focus Outdoor audio Basic TV locations only Security system preference Select an option... Full integration with cameras/sensors Basic alarm Camera-only None Safe room or secure storage Select an option... Dedicated safe room/panic room Hidden secure closet for valuables Gun safe room Not needed Electric vehicle charging Select an option... Multiple EVs now Planning for future Single charger Not needed Collections & Special Requirements Art collection Select an option... Significant collection with specific display needs Growing collection Minimal Wine storage Select an option... Serious collection (500+ bottles) Moderate collection Basic storage None Vehicle collection or workshop Select an option... Multiple collectible vehicles Workshop space needed Standard garage RV, boat, or oversized vehicle storage Select an option... RV garage (14'+ height) Boat storage Both RV and boat Oversized toy hauler space Not needed Fitness space Select all that apply Dedicated gym with equipment Yoga/meditation space Outdoor fitness focus Sauna/steam Gym membership preferred Wellness features Select all that apply Sauna Steam shower Cold plunge Hot tub/spa None Musical instruments Select an option... Grand piano Home recording studio Practice space None Other hobbies requiring dedicated space Phase 2: Schematic Design Direction Setting Exterior Character Architectural style direction Select an option... Contemporary/modern Mountain contemporary Northwest regional Transitional Traditional Roof profile preference Select an option... Flat/low-slope Shed roofs Gabled Combination Primary exterior material direction Select all that apply Wood siding Metal panel Stucco/plaster Stone Fiber cement Stone/masonry presence Select an option... Dominant feature Accent at entry/base Chimney only None Color palette direction Select an option... Dark/moody Warm neutrals Light/bright Bold accents Natural materials speak Windows & Exterior Doors Window frame material preference Select an option... Aluminum-clad wood Thermally-broken aluminum All-wood interior Fiberglass Frame color direction Select an option... Black Bronze Natural wood White Custom color Glass performance priority Select an option... Maximum clarity Optimal energy performance Specific coatings for views Large opening door type for indoor-outdoor Select an option... Multi-slide Lift-and-slide Folding Pivot French doors Maximum opening width desired Select an option... Full wall opens (20'+) Large opening (12-16') Moderate (8-10') Entry door style Select an option... Pivot door Oversized single Double doors With sidelites Kitchen Framework Who cooks and how often Select an option... One primary cook daily Both cook together Occasional cooking Professional chef visits Cooking style Select all that apply Gourmet/complex meals Healthy everyday Baking focus Entertaining focus Range configuration Select an option... Professional range (gas/dual-fuel) Cooktop + wall ovens Induction cooktop + ovens Range fuel preference Select an option... Gas burners Induction Dual-fuel (gas burners + electric oven) Range size Select an option... 30" 36" 48" 60" Wall oven configuration (if separate) Select an option... Single oven Double oven Oven + speed oven Oven + steam oven Refrigeration configuration Select an option... Built-in side-by-side Integrated panels Refrigerator + freezer columns French door Ventilation preference Select an option... Statement range hood Integrated/concealed Downdraft Island seating count Select an option... None 2-3 stools 4-5 stools 6+ Breakfast nook Select an option... Built-in banquette Dedicated nook area for table Island seating is sufficient Not needed Pantry requirements Select an option... Walk-in pantry essential Butler's pantry Cabinet pantry sufficient Microwave placement Select an option... Built-in with wall ovens Drawer microwave in island In pantry/out of sight Countertop space in appliance garage No microwave Appliance garage (hidden counter appliance storage) Select an option... Yes, with outlets inside Open shelving for small appliances In pantry instead Not needed Specialty appliances needed Select all that apply Wine storage Built-in coffee system Steam oven Warming drawer Beverage center Ice maker Drawer dishwasher (in addition to main) Hot/cold water dispenser Pot filler Disposals (kitchen and/or pantry) Primary Suite Framework Bathroom style direction Select an option... Spa-like retreat Efficient luxury Grand/dramatic Warm/organic Tub preference Select an option... Freestanding sculptural tub Undermount soaking tub Air bath/whirlpool No tub Shower configuration Select an option... Walk-in open shower Enclosed glass Doorless/curbless Shower size expectation Select an option... Generous two-person Standard single Outdoor shower in addition Steam shower interest Select an option... Yes, essential Yes, if budget allows No interest His/hers vanity preference Select an option... Separate vanities with space between Shared double vanity Single vanity sufficient Toilet room preference Select an option... Enclosed water closet Private alcove Open plan is fine Bidet or washlet interest Select an option... Integrated bidet seat (Toto Neorest or similar) Bidet seat Separate bidet None Closet configuration Select an option... Two separate closets Shared walk-in Dressing room with island Linen storage Select an option... Large dedicated linen closet Built into bathroom cabinetry In each bathroom Centralized hallway closet Fireplaces Living area fireplace Select an option... Yes, focal point Yes, ambient No fireplace Fireplace fuel type Select an option... Gas (convenient) Wood-burning (authentic) Wood with gas starter Electric (flexibility) Firewood storage (if wood-burning) Select an option... Built-in interior storage near fireplace Covered exterior storage with easy access Separate wood shed Not applicable (gas/electric) Fireplace style Select an option... Linear contemporary Traditional with mantel See-through Minimalist frameless Primary bedroom fireplace Select an option... Yes, essential Yes, if budget allows No Outdoor fireplace or fire pit Select an option... Fireplace essential Fire pit Fire table No outdoor fire feature Outdoor structures Select all that apply Pergola Covered patio/loggia Screened porch Courtyard with walls/gate Outdoor shower Gazebo/cabana Outdoor heating Select all that apply Ceiling-mounted heaters Freestanding heaters Heated floor areas Fire feature only Not needed Flooring Strategy Primary flooring material Select an option... Wide-plank hardwood Engineered wood Large-format tile Polished concrete Hardwood species (if applicable) Select an option... White oak (most popular) Walnut Maple Reclaimed/antique Hardwood width preference Select an option... Wide plank (7"+) Medium (5-6") Traditional (3-4") Hardwood color direction Select an option... Natural/light Medium/warm Dark/espresso Grey tones Whitewashed Heated floors Select all that apply All bathrooms Primary bath only Kitchen Mudroom None Mechanical Systems Heating system preference Select an option... Radiant floor throughout Forced air Radiant + forced air hybrid Cooling priority Select an option... Central air essential Mini-splits for zones Evaporative/passive cooling AC not needed Air quality systems Select all that apply Whole-house filtration ERV/HRV UV purification Humidification Standard Zoning requirements Select an option... Extensive (room-by-room) Moderate (wings/floors) Basic (day/night) Hot water system Select an option... Tankless on-demand High-efficiency tank Recirculating loops Solar pre-heat Utility Features Central vacuum system Select an option... Yes, with outlets throughout Yes, main living areas only No, prefer portable vacuum Ceiling fans Select rooms where ceiling fans are desired Primary bedroom Guest bedrooms Living room Covered outdoor areas Workout room None Laundry room sink Select an option... Large/deep utility sink Standard sink Not needed Laundry room features Select all that apply Hanging/drying area Folding counter Cabinetry/storage Dog wash station Windows/natural light Hose bibs (exterior faucets) Select an option... Frost-free at all sides of house Front and back only Near garden areas Hot and cold at dog wash/outdoor shower Garage Features Garage ceiling height Select an option... Standard (9-10') Tall (12') RV height (14'+) Garage sink Select an option... Large/deep utility sink Standard sink Not needed Garage features Select all that apply Floor drain Hot/cold water Heater Ceiling storage racks Wall organization system Workbench area Refrigerator outlets (240V) TV/speakers Phase 3: Design Development Product Selection Windows & Doors: Product Selection Window manufacturer Select an option... Marvin (Signature/Modern) Andersen Sierra Pacific Jeld-Wen Fleetwood Western Window Systems Window hardware finish Select an option... Matte black Satin nickel Bronze Matching frame color Interior wood species (if applicable) Select an option... White oak Walnut Douglas fir Painted Aluminum interior Entry door material Select an option... Steel and glass Wood with glass Solid wood Fiberglass Kitchen Appliances: Product Selection Appliance brand family Select an option... Sub-Zero/Wolf Thermador Miele Gaggenau La Cornue Mixed best-in-class Range model (if applicable) Select an option... Wolf 48" Dual Fuel Thermador 48" Pro Harmony La Cornue CornuFe Viking BlueStar Cooktop model (if separate) Select an option... Wolf induction Gaggenau Vario Thermador Freedom Miele induction Wall oven model (if separate) Select an option... Wolf M Series Miele Gaggenau Steam oven Select an option... Wolf convection steam Miele Gaggenau Not needed Refrigerator model Select an option... Sub-Zero BI-48" Sub-Zero columns Thermador Freedom Integrated Miele Dishwasher model Select an option... Miele (top choice for quiet) Thermador Star Sapphire Bosch Benchmark Two dishwashers Built-in coffee system Select an option... Miele built-in Wolf Plumbed espresso Countertop machine space Wine storage Select an option... Sub-Zero wine column Sub-Zero undercounter Integrated wine wall None Ice maker Select an option... Sub-Zero undercounter Scotsman U-Line None Cabinetry Cabinet construction Select an option... Full custom Semi-custom premium (Bulthaup, Poggenpohl, SieMatic) High-quality local custom Door style Select an option... Flat slab Shaker Recessed panel Beaded inset Mix of styles Wood species Select an option... White oak Walnut Maple Rift-cut oak Painted (species doesn't matter) Finish type Select an option... Clear natural Stained Painted Cerused/limed Combination Hardware style Select an option... Integrated pulls Bar pulls Knobs Edge pulls Push-to-open Hardware finish Select an option... Unlacquered brass Matte black Satin nickel Bronze Polished nickel Countertops Primary countertop material Select an option... Natural quartzite Marble Granite Porcelain slab Engineered quartz Concrete Stone color direction Select an option... White/veined Warm/neutral Dramatic/bold Edge profile Select an option... Eased/square Mitered thick Waterfall ends Bullnose Thickness Select an option... 1.25" (standard) 2" (statement) Mitered to appear thicker Island countertop Select an option... Same as perimeter Contrasting material (butcher block, different stone) Backsplash material Select an option... Full-height stone (book-matched) Tile Slab continuation Open shelving Plumbing Fixtures Fixture brand direction Select an option... Waterworks Kallista Dornbracht Brizo Kohler Rohl California Faucets Finish family Select an option... Polished nickel Unlacquered brass Matte black Chrome Oil-rubbed bronze Satin nickel Kitchen faucet style Select an option... Professional/spring Modern single-hole Bridge Wall-mount pot filler addition Kitchen sink material Select an option... Stainless steel Fireclay Integrated stone Copper Primary bath faucet style Select an option... Wall-mount Deck-mount widespread Single-hole Toilet model Select an option... Toto Neorest (integrated bidet) Toto Washlet+ Kohler Duravit wall-hung Interior Doors & Millwork Interior door style Select an option... Flush/flat slab Shaker Recessed panel Glass panel options Door height Select an option... 8'-0" (standard) Ceiling height 9'-0" Hardware manufacturer Select an option... Emtek Baldwin Rocky Mountain Valli & Valli FSB Hardware style Select an option... Lever Knob Pull (for closets) Base trim profile Select an option... Square/modern (4"+) Traditional (5-6") Flush with wall Crown molding Select an option... None (clean ceiling line) Simple detail at special rooms Traditional crown Phase 4: Construction Documents Final Specifications Lighting Fixtures Lighting control system Select an option... Lutron HomeWorks Lutron RadioRA3 Lutron Caseta Savant Standard dimmers Recessed can specification Select an option... Lucifer Usai Element Halo Recessed trim finish Select an option... White Black Trimless/plaster-in Brushed nickel Entry/foyer statement fixture Select an option... Yes, designer piece Yes, custom Subtle integrated lighting Dining fixture Select an option... Statement chandelier Sculptural pendant Linear suspension Recessed only Kitchen island lighting Select an option... Pendants Linear suspension Recessed only Combination Bathroom lighting approach Select an option... Vanity sconces Illuminated mirror Overhead recessed Combination Exterior lighting approach Select an option... Fully integrated landscape/architectural Key feature lighting Basic path/entry Electrical Details Switch/outlet finish Select an option... White Ivory Light almond Black Custom plate color Switch/outlet plate style Select an option... Screwless (Lutron) Standard Metal plates (Forbes & Lomax, Meljac) Floor outlet locations Select all that apply Kitchen island Living room Office Dining room None USB outlet locations Select all that apply Kitchen Bedside Office Bathrooms All of the above Generator requirements Select an option... Whole-house standby Critical loads only Portable connection None Solar array Select an option... Install now Install-ready/pre-wire Not interested Battery storage Select an option... Yes (Tesla Powerwall or similar) No Technology & Audio/Visual TV mounting Select an option... Flush wall mount Motorized lift Cabinet concealed Mantel mount Media room/theater Select an option... Dedicated theater Media room with high-end AV Living room focus Projector vs. large TV Select an option... Projector with screen (150"+) Large TV (85"+) Standard TV is fine Speaker type for distributed audio Select an option... In-ceiling (Sonance, Triad) Architectural (invisible) Not needed Window treatment automation Select an option... Whole-house motorized Main living areas Primary suite only None Motorized shade brand Select an option... Lutron Palladiom Hunter Douglas PowerView Somfy Budget-friendly Garage & Utility Spaces Garage floor finish Select an option... Epoxy coating Polyaspartic coating Sealed concrete Tile Garage door style Select an option... Contemporary/flush panel Carriage house style Glass/aluminum modern Traditional raised panel EV charger quantity and level Select an option... One Level 2 (240V/50A) Two Level 2 Level 2 + Level 1 Hardwire + NEMA 14-50 Laundry appliance brand Select an option... Miele Speed Queen LG Signature Bosch Laundry equipment configuration Select an option... Washer/dryer on platform Stacked Side-by-side Hidden in cabinetry Central vacuum brand Select an option... Beam NuTone Vacuflo Electrolux Not applicable Ceiling fan brand/style Select an option... Big Ass Fans (Haiku) Modern Forms Fanimation Hunter (traditional) Minka Aire Not applicable Outdoor heater specification Select an option... Infratech (flush mount) Bromic (designer) SunPak Freestanding propane Not applicable Phase 5: Construction & FF&E On-Site & Furnishing On-Site Decisions Tile layout approval Select an option... Review pattern before installation Trust installer judgment Stone slab layout Select an option... Approve book-matching and vein direction Trust fabricator judgment Paint color mock-ups Select an option... Test colors on actual walls Decide from samples only Grout color selection Select an option... Match tile Contrast tile Specific color Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Furniture scope Select an option... Full house Main living areas only Built-ins only Not in scope Furniture style direction Select an option... Contemporary Transitional Collected/eclectic Specific designer aesthetic Primary bed size Select an option... King California king Custom Window treatment style Select an option... Drapery + shades Shades only Shutters Minimal Rug scope Select an option... All major rooms Living/dining/bedrooms only Entry only Art acquisition Select an option... Commission pieces Gallery acquisitions Personal collection Consultant-sourced Outdoor Living & Landscape Outdoor kitchen scope Select an option... Full outdoor kitchen Built-in grill + counter Portable grill None Outdoor grill Select an option... Built-in gas (Lynx, Kalamazoo, Wolf) Freestanding Big Green Egg/Kamado Traeger/pellet smoker Pizza oven Multiple cooking appliances Outdoor kitchen features Select all that apply Sink with disposal Beverage refrigerator Ice maker with drain Storage drawers/cabinets Counter space Pizza oven Covered/protected from weather Outdoor furniture material Select an option... Teak Aluminum Rope/woven Concrete Mixed Pool/spa Select an option... Pool + spa Spa/hot tub only Plunge pool Cold plunge None Landscape lighting scope Select an option... Full landscape lighting design Path + feature lighting Entry only Outdoor built-in seating Select an option... Built-in benches/seating walls Furniture only Combination Gated/walled areas Select all that apply Entry courtyard with gate Service/utility yard (HVAC, trash) Dog run Garden area None ADU / Guest House Details ADU configuration Select an option... Full separate unit (kitchen, bath, bedroom) Casita (bedroom, bath, kitchenette) Loft-style studio Above garage Not applicable ADU kitchen level Select an option... Full kitchen Kitchenette (sink, mini fridge, microwave) Wet bar only Not applicable ADU features Select all that apply Separate HVAC Washer/dryer (or hookups) Gas fireplace Private outdoor space Separate entrance Fire pit/outdoor fire Additional Notes or Questions Download Summary Submit Selections
