Building a home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make and the design selections you make today will influence how your home looks, functions, and feels for years to come. For many future homeowners, the selections process can feel overwhelming. Cabinet styles. Lighting. Plumbing fixtures. Hardware. Kitchen layouts. Appliances. Budget decisions. Where do you even begin? That's exactly what we explore in our newest episode of Behind the Build Podcast. Scott and Deven are joined by Ferguson experts Brock Wiggins and Amy McCarty to share practical advice that helps homeowners make confident decisions without the stress.

Your Selections Are About More Than Style

Beautiful homes aren't created by accident. Every cabinet, light fixture, faucet, appliance, and hardware selection works together to create a home that's uniquely yours. But great design isn't just about following trends. It's about creating spaces that support the way you actually live while making smart decisions that protect your investment. In this episode, you'll learn why planning ahead makes the selections experience more enjoyable and often much more efficient.

A Well-Planned Kitchen Can Save Time, Money, and Frustration

The kitchen is often the heart of the home and it's also one of the most customizable spaces you'll design.

During the conversation, we discuss:

• Cabinet construction and quality
• Included versus upgraded cabinetry
• Popular cabinet colors and finishes
• Today's biggest kitchen design trends
• Functional storage solutions that homeowners love
• Common mistakes to avoid when customizing your kitchen

One of the biggest takeaways? Before your selections appointment, have an honest conversation about your priorities and your budget. Knowing where you're comfortable investing helps your design team guide you toward options you'll love without falling in love with features that don't fit your goals.

Custom Doesn't Mean Complicated When You Have the Right Team

One of the most valuable parts of this episode is seeing how Mitchell Homes and Ferguson work together behind the scenes. Many homeowners don't realize that changing a kitchen layout can impact windows, walls, plumbing, electrical locations, structural framing, and much more. That's why thoughtful planning matters. Rather than guessing, our team works alongside Ferguson's designers to help ensure your selections work beautifully, both aesthetically and structurally.

Design Trends Come and Go. Quality Never Does.

If you're looking for inspiration, this episode covers many of today's most popular design trends, including:

• Softer white cabinetry
• Natural wood finishes
• Two-tone kitchens
• Statement islands
• Mixed metal hardware
• Functional cabinet organization
• Personalized lighting selections

More importantly, our guests explain how to balance timeless design with current trends so your home still feels beautiful years from now.

One Simple Tip That Makes Every Selections Appointment Better

Start gathering ideas early. Whether you use Pinterest, save photos online, or visit one of our Design Studios or a Ferguson showroom, collecting inspiration before your appointment helps your design team understand your style faster. The more prepared you are, the smoother and more enjoyable, the entire homebuilding process becomes.

Watch the Full Conversation

If you're planning to build on your land or you're simply curious about how the selections process works, this is one episode you won't want to miss.

Scott, Deven, Brock, and Amy dive much deeper into:

• How cabinetry is built
• Kitchen layout planning
• Cabinet warranties
• Budgeting for upgrades
• Bathroom vanity recommendations
• Hardware and lighting selections
• Appliance planning
• Ferguson's partnership with Mitchell Homes
• Expert advice for making confident design decisions

Whether you're just starting your custom home journey or preparing for your selections appointment, this conversation is packed with insights that can help you avoid costly mistakes and build with confidence. Watch the full episode of Behind the Build Podcast today, then reach out to the Mitchell Homes team with your questions. We'd love to hear what topics you'd like us to cover next and help you build your legacy, together.