When you build a new home with a custom home builder in Northern VA, you get an advantage not found with tract homes: the ability to personalize your home. It may not sound like a big deal, but choosing your preferred layout options, final finishes and other elements of your new home ensures that it functions the way you need it to and truly feels like home.
So, what are some of the ways you can personalize a custom home?
Exterior style
The exterior of a fully custom or semi-custom home expresses the image you want to present to the world. It’s also the first part of the home you see when you come home every day. Maybe you prefer the casual country look of Modern Farmhouse or the more formal style of Traditional. Or perhaps you enjoy Mediterranean, Colonial or Craftsman vibes. Any look is possible with a custom home!
Floor plan
Building a custom home allows you to choose room layouts that actually work for the way your family lives. You can have separate living and dining rooms in addition to an open concept kitchen and family room. Your primary suite can be on the first or second floor. You can even have more than one primary suite! A custom or semi-custom home is designed to fit your life, your way.
Interior style
What do you want to see inside your home? Whether you like high ceilings, white walls and an airy feel or a cozy and snug retreat with natural wood tones and warm colors, you can have it in a custom home.
The custom home building process
When you build a home with Maison XI, we’ll start with a meeting to get to know you. Tell us your wants and needs for your new home. Throughout the design process, we work closely with you to make sure the home you get is exactly what you want. You’ll tour the home multiple times during construction and receive a personalized orientation when building is complete.
Tour a custom home in Virginia
Maison XI is finishing up a gorgeous custom home at 8482 Portland Place in McLean, Virginia. This stunning two-story home is full of elegant details starting with a graceful arched entry and second-floor balcony. The home will be open for tours in mid to late March 2026. Come tour the home and see the beauty of personalized design from the floor plan to the light fixtures!
Follow Maison XI on Instagram at @buildwithmaisonxi or call 703-775-4663 to tour this outstanding home from your premier custom home builder in Northern VA.