Island homes and modular construction are a perfect match. However, scheduling and coordination are key to not sinking.

• Building on an island is a highly-coordinated dance.
• The need to barge modules across the water complicates scheduling. It can also lead to weather delays and other logistical headaches.
• The fact that many islands are tourist destinations can cause delays during the busy summer months.
• Despite these difficulties, modular has real advantages for an island build. A modular home can be finished for less, thanks to the high cost of shipping building materials for a site-built home.

It sounds simple enough. Build a volumetric modular product, load it on a truck, then put it on a barge and ship it to an island. Highway travel, ocean travel – same difference, right?

Not quite. The process of building modular homes on an island does pose additional risks and challenges. Island modular builders assert, however, that the lower cost of building and delivering modular compared to the costs of an island on-site, stick-built home outweigh the difficulties.

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Bathroom trends

In: White fixtures
Out: Beige/bisque/bone/almond fixtures

In: Polished chrome faucets
Out: Bronze/oil-rubbed bronze faucets

In: Under-mount sinks
Out: Vessel or drop-in sinks

In: Ceramic or porcelain tile flooring
Out: Vinyl or linoleum flooring

In: Quartz vanity tops
Out: Solid surface and cultured marble/onyx vanity tops

Some of the content sourced for this blog was from an article written by Dave Swanson posted on reviewed.com. You can visit it here.

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Nest Cam

The Nest Cam offers you a functional, high-resolution wireless security camera. It produces a wide-angle video stream at 1080p that you can view from your smartphone. While this may not be a complete replacement for a home security system, it’s ideal when you need to monitor your kids. It can send you periodic alerts if it picks up suspicious activity, and it also sends old footage to the cloud so you can view it later.

Amazon Echo

Technically, Amazon Echo is a Bluetooth speaker, but it offers you much more than a box for sending out crisp music. It also serves as a Google Now or Siri for the home. Echo can give you information about the weather, search for music online and alert you about calendar events. You can also use it to control other smart devices in the home. The Amazon Echo has been updated, making it easier and more convenient to use and making it a great hands-free instrument for gleaning information from the web.

Nest Protect

Nest Protect is a smart smoke/carbon monoxide detector. This attractive device does an excellent job of anticipating potential dangers and alerting you when there’s a problem. If you’re away from home when something goes wrong, it’ll send an alert to your smartphone. With its path light feature, it can provide illumination if it senses you’re walking in darkness. If the device gives a false alert because of steam or smoke coming from food that got slightly burnt, you can turn the device off from your smartphone.

Phillips Hue

The Philips Hue uses the smart lighting concept to allow you to change the hue of your LED light and change the mood in your room. It can be controlled by a smartphone app, and it’s easy and fun to use. It’s an affordable smart lighting fixture that takes the idea of adjustable lighting to another level.

Ecobee 3 Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat

The performance of the Ecobee 3 smart thermostat is superior to what most of the popular smart thermostats offer. It can easily learn your personal preferences and schedule and adjust the temperature to suit them. It has an attractive design, and it’s quite easy to use. You can use your phone app to control the home cooling or heating system with the help of this smart thermostat. Ecobee 3 allows you to place more sensors in your modular home so you can control the temperature in different rooms from your smartphone.

With the continuous improvement in smart gadgets and the advent of the much-awaited Internet of Things, you’ll find it much easier to build new modular smart homes. For more details on how to incorporate smart gadgets into your model home design, contact Westchester Modular Homes today.
 

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When you’re preparing to build a home, you want to see your vision become a reality. When you choose the many benefits of a modular, you’ll have the ability to customize your design, and integrate the upgrade options into your dream home. To help you prioritize where you should invest in your luxury modular home, here’s a look at some top upgrades:

Porches

There’s nothing quite like having an outdoor space that’s friendly, welcoming and usable. When you’re considering upgrades for your modular home, consider adding a porch in some area of the house, whether in the front, on the side or in the back. You’ll be glad you chose this upgrade when you’re out enjoying the beautiful spring and summer evenings.

Shutters and Window Grilles

Upgrading some of your windows’ features can really enhance your home’s curb appeal and make it far more attractive when guests come to visit. Without shutters and window grilles, a modular home can look just fine, but these additions make your home feel much more homey.

Garages And Breezeways

Protect your vehicles or add storage space when you choose to install a garage at your modular home. You may also consider leaving space between your garage and your home to create a breezeway, which can be a nice addition for sitting and enjoying the outdoors or using as a functional area at your home.

Fireplaces

In the dead of winter, when you all you want to do is curl up and be warm in the evenings, you’ll want a place to start a fire. Yes, this is an added option in many modular home base models, but it’s one that will be greatly appreciated by all who live in and visit your home, especially if you live in the northern and colder parts of the country.

Bays

Add a box bay to your kitchen and grab just a few extra square feet that can make a real difference when you’re busy entertaining or just making a weekend meal. Box bays are options that may seem like small things, but they deliver big value once you’re in your home and experiencing day-to-day life there.

Interior Trims

Trim packages can take your home’s interior in many different directions. Choose to upgrade beyond just the basics and select a trim level that really aligns with your vision for what you want your home’s interior to be.

Energy Star Certification

Who doesn’t want to create the most energy-efficient home possible? When you choose Energy Star Certification packages, you’re assured that your home is as efficient and environmentally friendly as it can be.

When designing your first home, make sure it looks and feels just like you want it to. At Westchester Modular, we offer custom designed homes that you can add upgrade options you find most attractive.

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