This is the phase most people look forward to — and the one they’re most nervous about. Because this is where you start making all the selections that define how your home will look and feel. And yes… there are a lot of decisions. But when it’s done the right way, it doesn’t feel overwhelming. It feels exciting.

The Design Process series 

June 1st, 2026

Construction Isn’t Static

What Can Be Changed — And What Shouldn’t

How We Handle Change Orders

During construction, there are certain changes that can be made smoothly:

Finish selections

Lighting choices

Minor layout adjustments

Design details and upgrades

These are typically smaller decisions that don’t impact the structure of the home.

Larger changes — like structural shifts or major layout changes — are much more difficult once construction is underway. That’s why the earlier phases of the process are so important. They allow us to dial in the big decisions ahead of time.

At Kinley Built, we don’t let changes create confusion. We have a clear system in place to manage them.
Every change is: Documented, Reviewed, Priced out if needed, Communicated to the full team. 

So whether it’s a subcontractor installing tile or a crew working on finishes — everyone is working from the same information.

Nothing gets lost. Nothing gets guessed.

This keeps the project moving forward without unnecessary delays or miscommunication.

Walking the Home as It Comes Together

One of the most exciting parts of this phase is seeing your home take shape in real time. We schedule site visits so you can walk through the home as it progresses.
This gives you the chance to:

See how spaces are coming together
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Ask questions along the way

Feel confident in the direction of the build

It also helps you connect what you saw on paper to what’s happening in real life.

A Process That Feels Controlled — Not Overwhelming

Construction doesn’t have to feel chaotic.
With the right systems and communication in place, it can feel structured and clear.
You know what’s happening.
You understand your options.
You feel involved — without feeling overwhelmed.
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Thinking About Building?

If you’re wondering how flexible the process really is — this is where having the right team matters most.

We’ve put together a full custom home design and build checklist to help you understand every phase of the process.

Once construction begins, your home is no longer just a plan. It’s something you can walk through, see, and experience in real time. And naturally, that can lead to new ideas or small adjustments.

A light fixture that feels different in person.

A finish you want to tweak.

A detail you want to refine.

That’s part of the process.