Modular home manufacturers offer a standard line of floor plans to their modular retailers. To customize a modular home, you’ll need to find a modular home retailer who will work with you to make any desired changes to the manufacturer’s standard floor plan. Unfortunately, due to a lack of resources or knowledge, not all modular retailers can offer customization to your manufacturer’s house plans.

Finding a modular retailer who is also a licensed builder is key to building your dream home. These types of retailers can give you all the options you want to make your home uniquely yours in every way. Home modifications can range from major floor plan changes to simple improvements to home amenities. Modular home owners now have the ability to customize the layout and appearance of a modular home just like any traditional home. Here are some examples of major floor plan modifications you can choose to turn a standard floor plan into the home of your dreams.

1. Full or partial basis
2. covered porch
3. multi-level apartment house
4. additional bedrooms
5. special rooms
6. covers
7. kitchen layout
8. Chimney
9. Disabled access
10. attached garage

No major modification to your floor plan is necessary to make your home unique. There are many modular home amenity upgrades that can turn your standard home plan into the home of your dreams. Here is a sample list of custom interior selections.

1. Stone or brick exterior
2. built-in entertainment centers
3. granite countertops
4. custom cabinets
5. ceramic/wood floor
6. Lighting and planned electricity
7. Appliance Upgrades
8. door upgrades
9. windows/skylights
10. bathroom picks

As you can see from both the floor plan modification and home amenities upgrade lists, there are many options available to make your modular home original. Adding your personality to your home can include a small change like updating a front door or a change in lighting to something major like adding a second story or basement to your home design.

One way to add elegance and charm to your home is to make an exterior change like adding stone work. For added comfort and value to your home, you can install ceramic tile or hardwood floors. And just like a traditional home, countertops can be updated with granite or tile for a more luxurious finish. One option available to increase savings on heating and cooling bills and increase the energy efficiency of your home is to add more insulation and Energy Star-rated windows.

Every change you make to your design plans adds your signature to your finished home. The modifications available to a modular home are endless and one way to make your dream home possible.