NEST Homes

NEST Homes is a semi-custom home builder that empowers homebuyers to personalize their new residences through a comprehensive design center experience backed by trend-forward, curated collections included as standard features. The company's design center houses an extensive inventory of samples spanning brick, shingles, countertops, cabinets, hardw... ood flooring, tiles, carpeting, cabinet hardware, lighting, and plumbing fixtures, enabling buyers to make informed selections across all major design categories. NEST Homes' semi-custom model balances builder efficiency with meaningful customization, allowing homeowners to upgrade and refine their homes while maintaining cost predictability; most buyers invest between 5 and 12 percent of the home's base price in optional upgrades, though this varies based on individual preferences and priorities. The company's design process centers on scheduled private appointments with lead designers, typically spanning multiple sessions of several hours each, during which buyers gain clarity on included items versus upgrades and receive expert guidance on achieving their aesthetic and functional goals within budget constraints. NEST Homes' approach emphasizes preparation and intentional decision-making, encouraging buyers to define their design stylewhether traditional, modern, or transitionaland to gather visual inspiration from design websites, magazines, and personal collections before their design center visits. By helping homeowners understand their lifestyle needs and distinguish between wants and needs, NEST Homes' design team collaborates with buyers to translate their vision into cohesive, personalized homes that reflect both current design trends and individual living patterns. This consultative, sample-rich design experience positions NEST Homes as a builder that combines the efficiency and cost structure of semi-custom construction with the personalization and design support typically associated with fully custom home building, making it an attractive option for ...Read More