What can a custom-built house do? An easy-to-understand explanation of the differences from ready-built homes

When we started building a house, we asked ourselves, “What’s the difference between a custom-built house and a ready-built house? Which is right for us? I think there are many people who wonder “Which is right for us?
In this article, we will explain what is a custom-built house? We will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the difference between a custom-built house and a ready-built house, as well as what can be done with a custom-built house and the advantages and disadvantages of a custom-built house.
This is a must-read for couples of child-rearing age who are about to start building a house!

A custom-built house is a custom-built house in which the floor plan, exterior, facilities, and specifications are freely decided upon.
The main attraction of a custom-built house is that it can be designed from scratch to suit your family’s lifestyle and preferences.
For example…
- I want to shorten the line of flow of household chores.”
- We want to create a study space in the corner of the living room.”
- I want plenty of storage.”
- ‘I want to be prepared for future duplexes.’
Custom-built housing allows you to give form to your ideals as they are.
The major differences between custom-built houses and ready-built houses are ‘degree of freedom’ and ‘time and effort’. The table below summarizes the differences.
(data) item | custom-built house | ready-built house |
plan of a house | Can be designed freely | Already decided |
design | You can choose the one that best suits your taste. | Unified specifications |
cost | Adjustable but variable | Clearly priced and relatively inexpensive |
Time to move in | About 6 months to 1 year | In some cases, you can live in the house immediately after signing the contract. |
Built-to-order housing is suitable for those who “want to live in a house as soon as possible” and “want to keep costs as low as possible” since it is pre-completed. Custom-built houses, on the other hand, are recommended for those who “want a house that fits their family perfectly” and “want a house that they can live in comfortably for a long time.
In a custom-built house, this can be achieved.
- ✅Floor plans with easy housekeeping flow lines (e.g., direct connection from kitchen to washroom to laundry)
- ✅Living staircase to keep an eye on children
- ✅Children’s rooms that can change as they grow
- ✅Hobby room/workspace
- ✅Storage (pantry, earthen floor storage, family closet)
- ✅Open atrium and large windows
**The great appeal of a custom-built house is that it is possible to create a “house that is easy to live in, not only now, but also 10 or 20 years from now.

Of course, there are caveats to custom-built housing as well.
- ♦Many meetings, many decisions to be made.
- ♦Takes time to complete (6-12 months is a rough estimate)
- ♦Too much attention to detail can go over budget…
But don’t worry.
We are committed to providing easy-to-understand and attentive support for those who are new to home building. We will guide you through the process even if you have no idea where to start. We will guide you through the process!
Custom-built homes and ready-built homes each have their own advantages and disadvantages. But if you have a desire to ‘live like this’ or ‘build a house that perfectly fits our lifestyle,’ a custom-built house is the best option to fulfill that ideal.

It’s okay if you are at the stage where you say, “It’s not concrete yet, but…” and we’ll be happy to help. We are open to any stage of the process, even if it is not yet concrete.
Why don’t we start by talking and thinking together about your ideal life?
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