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Tour the primary suite of Project Hampton Trace with Architectural Designer Meredith!

If you are looking for someone to redesign your primary suite and have a great experience along the way, we would love to talk with you!

PROJECT HAMPTON TRACE!

Stay tuned for more details on this full home renovation, including the primary suite reveal and an article on our Substack where we will be diving into some of the details that make this space shine!

This was a magical project from the design and finishes to the sweetest clients. We can’t wait to share more ✨

There is nothing like the feeling as an Architectural Designer of walking through a finished project that once was an idea in your head. It’s truly surreal.

The best part, though, is seeing clients reactions and hearing how excited they are when enjoying their new spaces! It takes months or years of dreaming, working through a project’s unique challenges, and then building out. So we never get tired of these special moments ✨

If you need someone to walk you through a home renovation or new construction project with confidence, the Phase One team would love to help you! 🚧✅

Bring on the sweaters, PSLs, Football, and fireplaces! If you are hoping for your own cozy fall porch or outdoor living project in Charlotte, NC, or the Midlands of SC, NOW is the time to plan for Fall 2027!

That may seem like a long time, but it's not when you break it down: Keep in mind these are estimates, and you could, of course, need more or less time for your project.

1 month for Discovery: Determining if your project is viable, feasible, cost, design ideas, and the timeline. Additionally, we recommend finalizing your team here, including an interior designer and contractor. (this is what we cover in our Phase One Construction Consult)

2-4 months for custom Architectural Plans- this gives you time to work with your designer on revisions and 3D

2 months of Pre-Construction Planning (finalizing your contractor if you have not already, receiving your final bid and contracts, permits, and so on)

4-6 months of construction. Outdoor living additions can take more time than expected, as they often have a lot of detail!

Again, this is just a rough timeline. If you are wondering about the specifics of your project, call Phase One as the first step of your project, and we will help you understand what to expect.

Our favorite feature from this client’s custom lake house project was this door she picked from a salvage shop when driving through Alabama! As soon as she saw it she knew she had to work it into the plans.

The pantry door was sourced from Southern Accents Architectural Antiques in Cullman, Alabama. They are a salvage shop filled with old doors, reclaimed wood, and architectural pieces that our client says is a must-stop if you are nearby!

Custom Home Architectural Plans by Phase One, Construction by Morris Homebuilders

This is the #1 UNEXPECTED reason people don’t move forward with renovation projects. 🏠🚧

We’ve done hundreds of consults and renovation plans for clients. Sometimes, clients want to renovate but end up not moving forward once they understand the realities of displacement.

It’s not only costly to completely move out of your home, but it can also be an unexpected challenge that wasn’t part of the original plan. 📦
Renovations that involve moving walls or adding on rarely take just one or two months (at least, nothing we’ve seen!). They typically last 4–6 months or much longer—and in some cases, 1–2 years. 😳

From demo day on, renovations are a messy, loud, and invasive process.
Theoretically, can you live in your home while renovating? Maybe. If it's a small project, or exterior only, it's possible. But we’ve never heard of a case where a client didn’t regret it for a more involved renovation 😅

If you’re planning an extensive renovation but aren’t prepared to FULLY move out, including moving your belongings, you may want to consider postponing the renovation until you can.

After hearing this, some clients choose to do a facelift to their home instead, while others decide to find a different property that better fits their immediate needs. 🏡✨

If you’re trying to figure out what it’s really going to look like to renovate your home—and how long it could take—Phase One offers Construction Consults to help you get the information you need to decide what to do BEFORE you commit to drawing plans.
A little planning upfront can save you a LOT of surprises later. 🙌