A lot of people think they want a fully custom home, right up until they see the price tag. Building from a blank slate is a big commitment, in money, in time, and in decisions. The good news? There's a sweet spot most buyers don't realize exists: a brand-new home in Sioux Falls that you still get to make your own.
That's what the Empire Homes design appointment is all about. You're not starting from scratch, and you're not stuck with someone else's choices either. You get a thoughtfully designed home, and the fun of personalizing it. Here's what that actually looks like.
Step Into The Showroom
Walk into our showroom for your design appointment, and you'll notice it right away: it's everywhere. Cabinet and door samples. Countertop options you can compare side by side. Flooring, carpet, and LVT laid out to see and feel. Backsplash choices, hardware, plumbing fixtures, even garage doors. If it goes into your new home, there's a good chance you can see it, touch it, and hold it up against something else right here.
It can feel like a lot at first. That's normal, and honestly, it's part of the fun. This is where your new home stops being a floor plan and starts becoming yours.
Included With Your New Home, And Then Some
Here's something that surprises people: a huge part of personalizing your home is already included in the price. You've got a wide range of finishes to choose from right out of the gate, cabinets, flooring, countertops, hardware, and more, with real choices at every turn. Plenty of homeowners design a home they absolutely love working entirely within them.
And if something catches your eye that goes a step beyond, upgrades are always on the table. Love the look of quartz countertops? That's an option, and one you can see and feel right in the showroom. Entirely up to you.
It's A Journey, And There's A Method To It
The best part is you're not figuring it out alone. There's a natural flow to the whole thing, and Kaylee or Morgan walks you through every step.
You start with the big picture, a color scheme you're drawn to, and the major players that set the tone for the whole home: your flooring, your cabinets, your countertops. These are the pieces everything else builds around, so you get them feeling right first, making sure they work together as a set.
From there, it's about the details that bring it to life, your hardware, your plumbing fixtures, the finishing touches that accent the bigger choices and tie a room together. Taking it one layer at a time keeps the whole thing manageable instead of overwhelming.
The Moment It All Comes Together
As you go, your choices come together on a vision board, everything laid out side by side so you can actually see your home taking shape.
It's rarely a straight line, and that's exactly how it should be. You'll swap things in and out. You'll hold one countertop against a cabinet, decide it's not quite right, and try another. A little trial and error is part of the process, and it's how you land on selections you're genuinely happy with.
Then comes the moment it clicks. Everything's on the board, it all works together, and it just feels right. That's when it stops feeling like a pile of decisions and starts feeling like your home. Watching homeowners have that moment is one of our favorite parts of the job.
All The Personality Of Custom, Without The Price Of Custom
This is really why we love this part so much. You get the thing people want most about a custom home, a place that feels like yours, chosen by you, right down to the finishes, without the enormous cost and timeline that come with building fully custom.
We know making all these choices can feel like pressure. What if you pick wrong? It's the most common worry we hear, and it's exactly why we do it this way. Our whole goal is for you to walk out feeling confident in what you chose. That's what Kaylee and Morgan are there for, to guide you, show you how things look together, and help you trust your instincts. Or, as Kaylee likes to put it, go with what you love and try not to let too many outside opinions in your ear. At the end of the day, it's your home.
So if you've been dreaming about a custom home in Sioux Falls but the cost gave you pause, this might be the answer you didn't know you were looking for. A brand-new home, designed around you, at a price that actually makes sense.
Whenever you're ready to start picturing yours, we'd love to help you make it your own.