Making Key Decisions During Your Buffum Homes Walkthroughs

One of the most exciting parts of building a custom home with Buffum Homes is the opportunity to make decisions that shape how your home looks and functions. Our walkthroughs give you hands-on input with your project manager and the subcontractors who are making your home a reality. Each walkthrough focuses on different elements of your home, and every decision you make contributes to that custom, personalized feel.

Here’s a breakdown of the main walkthroughs and the types of decisions you’ll be making:

Electrical Walkthrough

This walkthrough is all about lifestyle and convenience. You’ll get to determine the placement of outlets, light switches, and specialty lighting. Some fun examples include:
◦ Deciding where under-cabinet kitchen lighting goes to make cooking easier and more enjoyable.
◦ Choosing the placement of outlets for home office setups or entertainment centers.
◦ Picking the locations for accent lighting, like sconces or recessed lights, that set the mood in your living spaces.

Plumbing Walkthrough

During the plumbing walkthrough, you’re making decisions that impact daily living comfort. Examples of choices include:
◦ Determining the placement of water lines for a kitchen sink, fridge water dispenser, or a future ice maker.
◦ Deciding which bathrooms get luxury shower heads or tub spouts.
◦ Selecting the location of laundry hookups or utility sinks to maximize convenience.

Paint Walkthrough

The paint walkthrough allows you to bring your vision to life aesthetically. Examples of decisions here include:
◦ Choosing the exact shades for walls, ceilings, and trim to create a cohesive look.
◦ Deciding whether to add accent walls or special finishes for extra character.
◦ Selecting complementary colors for doors and cabinetry that tie the space together.

Trim Walkthrough

Trim may seem small, but it makes a big impact on style and finish. Some examples of decisions include:
◦ Selecting the style of baseboards, crown molding, or wainscoting that fits your home’s aesthetic.
◦ Choosing the trim around doors and windows for a clean, polished look.
◦ Deciding on stair railing or baluster styles that elevate your interior design.

Each of these walkthroughs—electrical, plumbing, paint, and trim—adds value to your home in a unique way. Electrical and plumbing choices are about daily function and convenience, while paint and trim focus on aesthetic appeal and finishing touches. Working alongside your project manager and the subcontractors ensures your vision is executed exactly as you imagine.

At Buffum Homes, we love helping homeowners make these decisions because they’re not just selections—they’re the details that make a house truly feel like home.

* Image below is from the Gloryfield Plan.