Tarkka Homes’ approach to designing floor plans begins with one guiding principle: we listen to our clients. Isn’t this why clients choose new, custom home construction over an existing home? To have someone listen to your needs and wants, translate them into a distinctive floor plan that screams your name? If you want the same house as your neighbors, you certainly wouldn’t be calling a custom home builder Southern NH. You’d be visiting the ever-open model home in a subdivision that doubles as the product showroom; where you’d select from three options in every category! We are a true custom home builder who builds a design once – for you. Your home, your design, your style. You shouldn’t be expected to conform to a floor plan that didn’t have your tastes in mind.
Tarkka Homes is a custom home builder Southern NH, not a production builder, nor do we hand you a catalog of home plans and ask you to pick the closest match. If you’re not quite sure where to begin, we can absolutely help you find inspiration, but we typically experience that most people already have a vision for what they want in their dream home. They know what attributes of their current home they’d like to replicate and what they would love to change if they were starting from scratch.
You’ve chosen Southern New Hampshire for its character and its rare combination of lifestyle benefits; a strong economic foundation and the ability to visit the mountains, the ocean, and a major metropolitan city all in a single day; a place where even the color green seems to have a smell. Shouldn’t your custom home reflect that same uniqueness?
What does a well-designed floor plan convey and how does it function? We believe a well-designed floor plan is one that has exceptional flow, there’s room for each individual to express themselves however they choose, and it fits your budget and long-term goals. You need a floor plan that fits your way of living, a place for everything, and everything in its place.
Do you really love entertaining and cooking is your ultimate passion? If that’s the case, then let’s discuss designing a well-appointed, generously-sized where you have room to be creative. Where each meal is a testament to your passion and includes space for double ovens, two dishwashers, or an oversized walk-in butler’s pantry to house all of your culinary pieces that you’ve so diligently collected, waiting for this day and this space.
Maybe sports are your ultimate escape. Where can you host your family and friends for the big game, complete with a private bar and a dedicated viewing area? In an area that’s been designed specifically for you to be “the go-to-place” for every major event; a place to play pool, practice your swing with a golf simulator, or host a friendly game of poker.
If you are uncertain how to convey your ideal floorplan, you’re in luck. You’ve contacted the premiere custom home builder Southern NH and we are experienced in drawing those answers out through our series of questions that identify your personality. We suggest creating a “Needs vs. Like to Have” list. When put all together, it should equal 100% of your perfect home. This list becomes especially important when we circle back to budgeting. By clearly identifying your “must-haves” and your “nice-to-haves” and deciding what percentage of that list can still make you thrilled to walk in the front door, we can align your priorities with what is practical for your financial goals.
As part of this conversation, we also discuss the concept of ‘phasing’. In many cases, there are certain things that you absolutely refuse to give up in your custom dream home, yet including everything at once may not fit within your budget. Maybe you can’t comfortably afford all your interior priorities and the three-car garage right now. Understanding this early allows us to plan for the future. If you don’t mind brushing NH snow off your vehicles for the first year, you might build enough equity by the second year to add the garage, especially if we design, frame, and build the house from the start with that future addition in mind.
As a custom home builder Southern NH, one of the most frequent misnomers is the cost to build a ranch. People assume that because it’s a single floor, it must be less expensive to build. For those seeking a single-story living arrangement, that’s their first design choice. It’s actually more expensive to build a ranch than a two-story house. This is due to the larger foundation and roofing structure which are two of the major expense components of home building. We can still provide a one-floor living design in a two-story home.
Tricia is one of the very few custom home builder Southern NH Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS). This designation is administered by the National Association of Home Builders through an in-depth educational program. Students learn to design a home to accommodate the physical requirements that accompany people as they age. These requirements may present themselves as assisted mobility devices which are designed for wider spaces than are typically designed into a standard floor plan. We have the training to assist you with your long-term goals and create a home where you can age gracefully. Planning for your future needs now, rather than later, helps you avoid the stress and disruption of a major remodel or the difficulty of relocating to a more accessible home at a time when you already have enough on your plate.
At Tarkka Homes, we believe the best homes are built when we start our relationship at our first meeting. As your custom home building partner, we’re collaborating with you to bring your visions to reality. We believe that by treating you with respect, having good communication skills, earning your trust, and holding your investment in the high regards we would our own, reinforces everything we stand for. Treat others as we wish to be treated. We genuinely love what we do. We choose to be in an industry where we can affect change, bring happiness to families, and create community. We’re very honored to be selected as your builder and hold that charge dear. Welcome to the number one custom home builder Southern NH. Welcome to Tarkka Homes, Inc.