Building or renovating a home is an exciting process—but few homeowners realize just how many decisions they’ll need to make along the way. From big-picture layouts to tiny-but-crucial details, every choice impacts how your home will function, look, and feel for years to come.
While you might already be thinking about flooring materials and kitchen countertops, there are countless other hidden decisions that can derail timelines, inflate budgets, or lead to regret if overlooked. Here’s what many homeowners don’t realize they’ll need to decide—and how Structur makes the process seamless.
The Invisible Decisions That Make a Home Work
1. Electrical and Outlet Placement
Where will you charge your phone at night? Do you want outlets hidden inside drawers? Will you need extra power in your pantry for small appliances? It’s not just about how many outlets you have—it’s where they go and how much power they pull.
Overlooked Decision: The type of outlets you choose. USB outlets? Pop-up countertop outlets? Under-cabinet lighting wiring?
How Structur Helps: We map out power needs based on how you live, so you’re never stuck reaching for an extension cord.
2. Door Swings and Clearances
Ever walked into a bathroom where the door almost hits the toilet? Or a laundry room where two doors swing into each other? Door swings and clearance planning can make or break functionality.
Overlooked Decision: Whether you need pocket doors, barn doors, or outswing doors in tight spaces.
How Structur Helps: We review traffic flow and furniture placement to ensure doors work with your space—not against it.
3. Storage and Built-Ins
Custom closets and mudrooms aren’t afterthoughts—they need to be planned before construction starts. From hidden storage under stairs to kitchen cabinet heights, smart storage makes daily life easier.
Overlooked Decision: Where to place outlet access inside storage areas (e.g., for charging cordless vacuums or hiding coffee makers).
How Structur Helps: We design storage solutions into the build process, so you don’t have to compromise later.
4. Water Access & Drainage
Do you want a pot filler over your stove? A dog-washing station in the mudroom? An outdoor shower by the pool? Plumbing needs to be planned before walls go up.
Overlooked Decision: Water to enhance how you live. Do you need instant hot water at the pot filler? Additional spickets for future garden plans?
How Structur Helps: We coordinate with contractors to ensure water placement is functional, not frustrating.
5. Smart Home & Technology Integration
Adding security cameras, built-in speakers, and smart thermostats is easier (and cheaper) before walls are finished. Future-proofing your home means planning for technology now.
Overlooked Decision: Do you want Ethernet wiring in office spaces? Where will your WiFi router go to ensure full-house coverage?
How Structur Helps: We think ahead, so your home works with today’s technology—and tomorrow’s innovations.
Why These Details Matter
When homeowners don’t plan for these decisions upfront, they often face:
Costly change orders mid-build
Delays in construction as decisions hold up progress
Post-move-in regrets (like realizing you needed an outlet in the pantry)
Your builder can offer advice on many of these technical details—but your builder doesn’t know how you and your family actually live. They’ll install outlets, but they won’t know that you charge your phone on the kitchen counter every night. They’ll build a pantry, but they won’t know you want a hidden coffee station inside. That’s where Structur comes in.
We bridge the gap between what builders execute and what homeowners truly need. By taking the time to understand how you live, we ensure the decisions you make today create a home that works seamlessly for you tomorrow.
Structur Makes 1,000 Decisions Feel Easy
We simplify complex choices by prioritizing what matters most.
We handle technical decisions so you’re not overwhelmed by jargon.
We prevent costly mistakes that could affect your home’s functionality.
Building or renovating shouldn’t be stressful. With Structur, you’ll have expert guidance so you can make informed decisions with confidence—without the overwhelm.
