Been thinking lately, if you had the chance to build your own house exactly how you want it, but knew it'd eat up most of your free time for like two years...would you still go for it or nah?
Honestly, even knowing all the headaches involved, I'd probably still dive in. Sure, two years of weekends and evenings sounds rough, but having every detail exactly how you want it? Pretty tempting. I've seen people underestimate the sheer amount of micro-decisions though—like picking grout colors or outlet placements can surprisingly drain your enthusiasm. Curious if you've thought about how you'd handle decision fatigue over such a long haul...?
Decision fatigue is no joke—I remember when we remodeled our kitchen, and by the end of it, I genuinely didn't care if the cabinet handles were brass or brushed nickel. Just wanted it done already. Honestly, the big decisions weren't even the worst part; it was those tiny details you mentioned, like grout color or outlet placement, that wore me down. You think it'll be fun at first, but after the 50th tiny choice, your brain just checks out.
Have you thought about maybe setting up some kind of system to handle it? Like narrowing down choices ahead of time or delegating certain decisions to someone else? I know some people who hired a designer just for the small stuff, and they swear it saved their sanity. Could be worth considering if you're serious about diving in...
Hiring a designer definitely sounds appealing, but budget-wise, it might not be practical for everyone. When we renovated our bathroom, I found that limiting myself to three options per decision helped a lot. It forced me to quickly narrow down choices without getting overwhelmed. Curious if anyone else has tried similar strategies to manage decision fatigue without breaking the bank?
Hiring someone definitely isn't always doable, especially if you're already stretching the budget thin. When we redid our kitchen, I tried something similar—limited myself to two or three stores max for each item. It helped, but honestly, even then the sheer amount of small decisions wore me down. Looking back, I'm glad we did it, but I'd think twice before diving into a full house build from scratch...the stress is no joke.
