Modular homes are not what they used to be, Sharon McCormick, of Sharon McCormick Design said, and they don’t have to be drab.McCormick was contacted to decorate three modular homes for Southern New England Modular Homes in Colchester. Modular homes are homes built off-site from the property and are transported to the plot and finished.“I was pleasantly surprised to discover the many advantages building a modular home offers,” she said.The quality of modular homes, McCormick said, are “virtually t...
Modular homes are not what they used to be, Sharon McCormick, of Sharon McCormick Design said, and they don’t have to be drab.
McCormick was contacted to decorate three modular homes for Southern New England Modular Homes in Colchester. Modular homes are homes built off-site from the property and are transported to the plot and finished.
“I was pleasantly surprised to discover the many advantages building a modular home offers,” she said.
The quality of modular homes, McCormick said, are “virtually the same as stick-built (built on site) homes, but the cost is 10-20% less. Another advantage is that modular homes are being built in a climate-controlled factory while foundation and site work are occurring, which can substantially shorten the overall construction schedule.”
John Turner, president of Southern New England Modular Homes, noted that “the homes are built to code and wiring and plumbing are incorporated in the manufacturing process. Quality control means consistent labor availability and workmanship. Factory manufacturing follows a predictable timeline as weather delays are not a factor.”
Turner offers homeowners three models; a ranch, a Cape and a colonial. However, he said, the floor plans are customized for each buyer as well as the selection of architectural features. Buyers will also add on porches.
“All design decisions are made before production begins, curtailing the need for mid-construction decisions and expensive change orders. There is a catalog of materials and samples available for the introductory price,” according to Turner.
McCormick helped homeowners with unique materials and finishes that they may not have been aware of. This includes selection of windows, doors, ceiling height, custom cabinets, tile, millwork, flooring, countertops, built-ins, plumbing fixtures, and architectural details.
“Space planning to create furnishings layouts ensures that there is space for the furniture the client intends to move into their new home. A professional lighting plan will bring the home to life with distinctive general, accent, and task lighting consisting of chandeliers, pendants, sconces, and spotlights rather than a ceiling full of recessed lighting,” she said.