Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 08, 2013 6:23 pm So, this probably a stupid question, but can you sell your custom designed house plans to the big builders? I've looked at pretty much every floor plan offered by project builders, none seem to have the whole package in what I'm looking for, plus a lot seem to have a lot of "wasted" space. So we are designing our own home but I wanted to know if a big builder would buy the design so it can be shared w others looking for the same features but without the cost of a custom build. This is what we are having, - double linen closet in the hallway - coat closet near front door - bigger then standard garage 7x 8m (we have a Cx9 so need the space) includes built in storage - kids bedrooms min 3.3x3.3m - roomy laundry - lots of kitchen cupboards (I find that the galley kitchens most homes have don't give enough storage) - butlers pantry - study - theatre room - all bedrooms off the one hallway Anyway it was just a thought... Re: Can you sell your custom designed house plans? 2Sep 08, 2013 6:39 pm I doubt they'd pay you for it... they might take a copy and alter it to be different enough... but I suspect the reality is that they design what they do based on what they can advertise it at, and then make changes for the average shopper. Houses are pretty personal things. As it was we struggled to find a project builder that would do what we wanted too - and when we got down to final house plans with a builder (who specialises in custom builds but has a book of project plans too) what do you know? What we wanted was something they were about to release (and did... at the Dowerin Field Day - Stallion Homes) with some minor changes. The reality was though that even as a 'project home' at the end of the day we customised here, tweaked there, changed the materials (double brick please) and altered all over the shop. It still looks similar on paper, but it's a different house. I imagine anyone building does the same thing with any plans they get. Re: Can you sell your custom designed house plans? 3Sep 08, 2013 6:50 pm PolkaDots... from what I can read I think I might like your house Also missing the coat-closet near the front door... and don't like galley style kitchens... Re: Can you sell your custom designed house plans? 4Sep 08, 2013 11:41 pm PolkaDots So, this probably a stupid question, but can you sell your custom designed house plans to the big builders? I've looked at pretty much every floor plan offered by project builders, none seem to have the whole package in what I'm looking for, plus a lot seem to have a lot of "wasted" space. So we are designing our own home but I wanted to know if a big builder would buy the design so it can be shared w others looking for the same features but without the cost of a custom build. This is what we are having, - double linen closet in the hallway - coat closet near front door - bigger then standard garage 7x 8m (we have a Cx9 so need the space) includes built in storage - kids bedrooms min 3.3x3.3m - roomy laundry - lots of kitchen cupboards (I find that the galley kitchens most homes have don't give enough storage) - butlers pantry - study - theatre room - all bedrooms off the one hallway Anyway it was just a thought... Great list of features, the only problem is that this home will be at least double the price of every project builders top priced home in their range before 'up-specing' even starts. ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: Can you sell your custom designed house plans? 6Sep 10, 2013 12:46 pm Why would a builder pay for it? You have just given most of the unique aspects of the design away on this forum Also how detailed are your designs? Are they just a basic floor plan, or do they include fully drafted drawings etc? Re: Can you sell your custom designed house plans? 7Sep 10, 2013 1:04 pm Zero chance the big builders are interested in your plans unfortunately. They have in-house design teams designing to strict requirements so they can advertise cheaply and then add all the things you need in the house back in as extras. generally they will only build their own plans. The only way to get what you want is to use an independent designer who can help you get what you really want. Use a product like Equisol's Vitalise to clean the deck then coat with a penetrating timber oil. It will look 10 years younger and add value to your home. Visit for… 1 11234 Ask the council if there is a chance of getting build over easement exemption. Sometimes easements are unused and 24cm is not all that much. Good luck. And yes any builder… 2 7214 Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 4664 |