Plumbing Fixtures in Your New Home Build: What to Expect

At Buffum Homes, we believe building your home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. One of the important parts of the custom home building process is selecting your plumbing fixtures — things like sinks, faucets, tubs, and shower heads. It’s a part of your home that impacts both the look and function of your spaces every single day.

Here’s a quick overview of what to expect when it comes to plumbing fixture selections with Buffum Homes:

How Our Allowance System Works

When you build with us, we set an allowance for plumbing fixtures into your overall construction cost. You’ll work with our trusted vendors, who will show you a wide range of options that fit within that allowance.
◦ If you choose fixtures that cost a little more than the allowance, you simply pay the difference.
◦ If you choose options that come in under the allowance, we’ll credit that amount back to you.

It’s pretty simple — and it’s the same system we use for many other selections throughout the build process. We want you to have the freedom to choose what fits your style and budget best.

Common Plumbing Fixtures You’ll Select

When it’s time to make plumbing selections, you’ll typically be choosing:
◦ Kitchen sink and kitchen faucet
◦ Bathroom sinks and faucets
◦ Shower and tub faucets/fixtures
◦ Toilets
◦ Laundry room sink and faucet (if applicable)
◦ Bathtubs (freestanding, drop-in, or alcove)
◦ Shower heads, handheld sprayers, and rain heads (if desired)

Each of these pieces can have a big impact, whether you want something clean and simple or a bold statement piece.

Fun Options to Personalize Your Home

Since this is your home, you can also have fun with plumbing fixtures! Some ideas:
◦ Pot fillers over the stove for convenient cooking
◦ Freestanding soaking tubs for a spa-like primary suite
◦ Rain shower heads for a luxurious, relaxing experience
◦ Wall-mounted faucets for a sleek, modern bathroom
◦ Matte black, champagne bronze, or brushed gold finishes to add a unique touch to your kitchens and baths

There are so many ways to customize your home beyond the basics — and our vendors are great at helping you find options that fit both your vision and your allowance.

At Buffum Homes, we believe the home building process should be clear, fair, and fun. Plumbing fixtures are just one of many areas where you’ll get to add your own style and personality. With our system, you can feel confident you’re getting exactly what you want — and not paying for things you don’t need.

Have questions about plumbing selections or our process? We’re happy to walk you through it!

Image below is from the Billups plan shown in our Featured Projects.