New Construction Selections for Builders and Homeowners in Gainesville, FL
Selections handled for builders without an in-house designer.
Building a new home requires countless decisions, each tied to the construction schedule. Kaelyn Schmidt Design helps builders and homeowners coordinate cabinetry, tile, countertops, flooring, plumbing fixtures, lighting, hardware, paint colors, and other finishes before delays occur.
For builders without an in-house designer, we serve as a selections partner by guiding buyers through the process, sourcing materials, documenting decisions, and keeping selections aligned with the construction timeline. Your clients receive a professional design experience while your team stays focused on the build.
For homeowners, we create a cohesive finish plan that reflects your style, budget, and lifestyle, so every detail feels intentional before materials are ordered or installed.
What New Construction Selections Covers
- Cabinetry – layout, door style, finish, and hardware, coordinated with your kitchen and bath suppliers
- Tile and flooring – selections for every room, chosen for both aesthetics and long-term performance, dimensioned tile layout drawings
- Plumbing fixtures – faucets, shower systems, tub selections, and trim finishes
- Lighting fixtures – room-by-room selections that work with ceiling heights and your electrical plan
- Countertops – material, edge profile, and finish, with fabricator coordination
- Paint and trim – a full color schedule delivered in builder-ready format
- Hardware and accessories – pulls, knobs, towel bars, and the details that make a finished home feel complete
- Timeline coordination – every selection documented and delivered on your schedule, not ours
- Exterior Selections – roof, soffit, pavers, and similar exterior finishes.
- Interior Selections – interior flooring, trim, doors, and molding.
We know how Gainesville builders work. We know the local suppliers, the lead times that affect your schedule, and the finish combinations that photograph well and hold up in Florida’s climate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with any builders or only certain contractors?
We work with builders of all sizes – from custom home builders managing multiple projects to individual contractors on a single spec home. If you have a build timeline and a selection deadline, we can work with you.
What does the homeowner experience look like?
We meet with your buyers, learn their style and priorities, and guide them through every finish decision in a structured process. They leave each meeting with clear choices made. No back-and-forth, no decision fatigue, no last-minute changes on the job site.
How early in the build should we bring you in?
As early as possible. Pre-drywall is ideal for most structural selections. The earlier we’re involved, the more we can prevent costly change orders down the line.
Do you handle coordination with suppliers and subcontractors?
Yes. We document every selection in a format your subs can use, and we stay available to answer finish-related questions as the build progresses.
Can homeowners hire you directly, even if their builder didn't?
Yes. If you’re building with a contractor and want a designer managing your selections, we can work alongside your builder regardless of whether they brought us in.
Building in Gainesville? Let's Talk Selections
Whether you’re a builder looking for a reliable design partner or a homeowner navigating your first new construction, Kaelyn Schmidt Design is ready to step in.