Can I Customize a Modular Home?

One of the biggest advantages of modular homes is they’re highly customizable. Not only can you personalize the colors and materials on the inside and outside of the home, but you can also make structural changes to fulfill your needs through predesigned floor plan options. This could include selecting from a few different bathroom or kitchen layouts.

The world of modular homes is highly flexible, and you get to choose from many personalization options to create your ideal home. Read on for the most important things you need to know to customize a modular home.

Working with a Retailer to Personalize Your Modular Home

When exactly does picking out customizations happen in the modular homebuying process? You’ll make these choices after you’ve selected the specific floor plan you want to buy. The independent modular home retailer that you purchase your home from will help you sort through your customization choices and assist you with picking the best ones for you. In fact, homeowners find it’s often the most fun part of the homebuying process!

Top Customization Options for Modular Homes

Buyers most frequently like to personalize bathrooms and kitchens in their homes. Some of the most common floor plan layout choices include:

• Making the shower larger in the primary bathroom

• Upgrading to a dual vanity in the primary bathroom (if not already standard) 

• Making the kitchen larger and adding cabinets

Popular exterior customization options for modular homes also include:

• Upgrading exterior doors 

• Selecting premium window and/or siding 

• Changing the color of roof shingles 

• Adding wood- or stone-style accent features

Exploring Modular Home Structural Add-Ons

Since modular homes are highly customizable, the opportunities for personalization range from material upgrades to more complex structural add-ons. These add-ons are taken care of by your modular home contractor, and they can enhance curb appeal and add functionality to your home.

As you consider your choices, the primary options for modular home structural add-ons are:

• A garage or carport 

• A porch

• Dormers (small, roofed structures that stick out above windows)

Although it’s not an add-on, keep in mind you’ll also need to choose between a basement foundation or a crawlspace foundation for your home.

Choosing an ENERGY STAR® Certified Modular Home

Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR® Certified home is another way you can customize your home. Living in an energy efficient home can reduce your impact on the planet and lower your energy bills. Most Champion modular homes have the option to be built to the rigorous energy efficiency standards of the ENERGY STAR® Certification program.

All Champion ENERGY STAR homes have:

• High-performance insulation in the walls, floors, and ceilings 

• Energy efficient windows and doors

• Programmable thermostats

• Sealed high-quality duct systems

• Specialized assemblies to minimize air infiltration 

These homes can also include:

• High-efficiency heating, cooling, and water heater equipment

• High-efficiency lighting, water fixtures, and appliances

Homeowners save an average of $250 a year in energy bills with an ENERGY STAR home. These homes are 20% more energy efficient on average than typical new homes. The fully integrated approach to design and construction can give you: 

• Reduced leaks and drafts

• More consistent interior temperatures

• Improved indoor air quality

• Greater peace of mind   

Picking Interior and Exterior Finishes

When it comes to customizing homes, picking the interior and exterior finishes is usually what buyers think of. It’s one of the highlights of the process!

The independent modular home retailer you’re purchasing your home from will be well-versed in the personalization options for the floor plan you’ve selected. They’ll sit down with you to go over the options and help you select the best ones for your style and budget. Most retailers will have color and material guides in both printed and digital forms for you to look at as you make your decisions.

Your floor plan will come with standard colors and materials for exterior and interior finishes. The standards can be a good starting point as you’re exploring the many options that will be presented to you. 

Each customizable element will usually come with “good,” “better,” and “best” options you can pick from. Typically, the highest quality, most premium finish will be the “best” option. 

Nearly every aspect on the outside of the home is customizable in terms of color and material. Some of the top exterior customizations include upgraded exterior doors, premium window sidings, and upgraded doorknobs and exterior lights.

Most of the finishes on the interior of the home are customizable, too. The most common upgrades inside the home are floor coverings, cabinets, countertops, and the kitchen backsplash.

Find Your Customizable Modular Home from Champion

As you think about personalization options for your future home, Champion Homes would love to be a part of your journey. To check out modular homes from Champion, find the best Champion home for you, or contact a Champion retailer in your area.