Studs are up and the electrical is wired—it’s time for your pre-drywall meeting! Here’s to get ready for the next phase of your home building process, what to expect, and a couple of things you should be prepared for!

Before we made the design to build our home, we spent a lot of time trying to figure out what our dream home would actually cost us. Now that we’ve gone through the design studio process, I’ve rounded up prices on upgrades AND what it would cost to DIY so you can make the best decision for your home!

Building a new home can be super stressful, but making the design decisions doesn’t have to be! Use these tips to make your design studio experience as smooth and simple as possible.