Purchase - Design Center Planning

Imagine walking into your Design Center with clarity instead of uncertainty.

Your builder provides the options.
We help you define the vision before your appointment—so every decision becomes simpler, faster, and more intentional.

Beautiful homes are never the result of isolated decisions.
They're created when every choice works together to support one style, one vision and one way of living.
That's exactly what Axis helps you define before your appointment.

Choosing finishes is easy. Creating a cohesive home is the real challenge.

  • Most homeowners expect to choose a few materials.

    Flooring
    Cabinets
    Countertops
    Backsplash

    Then the questions begin...

  • Should the tile continue to the ceiling?

    Which installation pattern should you choose?

    Which direction should the flooring run?

    Which grout color will best complement your tile?

    Which cabinet style feels right for your home?

    Which hardware best enhances the cabinetry you've chosen?

    Would a frameless shower better highlight your bathroom?

    Is this upgrade worth it?

    How will all of these selections look together?

Before your appointment, your goal isn't to choose finishes

It's to define the vision that every finish will support.

WHY AXIS

  • Your Builder's Design Center

    ✓ Knows every available product

    ✓ Explains upgrade options

    ✓ Provides pricing

    ✓ Processes your selections

  • Axis Select Design Planning

    ✓ Defines your design vision

    ✓ Coordinates every finish

    ✓ Helps prioritize upgrades

    ✓ Prepares you before the appointment

    ✓ Gives you confidence to make decisions

Together, they create a better Design Center experience.

HOW IT WORKS

  • Tell us about your home

    Complete our visual questionnaire and upload your builder's floor plan, Design Center catalog, and any inspiration you'd like us to consider.

    Designed around images instead of technical terminology, the questionnaire helps us understand your style while preparing you for the decisions you'll make during your appointment.

  • We create your Personalized Design Plan.

    Based on your lifestyle, preferences, and your builder's available selections, we'll develop up to three cohesive design directions tailored to your home.

    Every recommendation is thoughtfully coordinated so every finish works beautifully together.

  • Your Design Plan Includes

    ✔ Illustrative 3D Preview
    ✔ A mood board
    ✔ Finish Recommendations
    ✔ Builder Appointment Guide
    Everything is designed to help you compare your options and make confident decisions before your appointment.

Walk into your Design Center with confidence

Bring your personalized Design Plan on your tablet, phone, or printed copy and use it as your guide while confirming selections with your builder's Design Center consultant.

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What's Included

Three Curated Design Directions

Instead of receiving a single concept, you'll explore three carefully curated options designed around your preferences

Illustrative 3D Previews

See how each design direction comes together before making your selections.
Illustrations are conceptual and intended to help visualize the overall design direction. Final appearance may vary depending on your builder's products and construction.

Mood Boards

Visualize colors, materials and finishes working together.

Finish Recommendations

Everything organized into one personalized Design Plan, ready for your Design Center appointment.

Builder Appointment Guide

A practical checklist to help you keep track of your selections, confirm the important details, and follow your personalized plan throughout the appointment.

Timeline

Your Personalized Design Plan will be delivered within 5 business days after we receive:
✓ Completed questionnaire
✓ Builder floor plan
✓ Design Center catalog
✓ Inspiration images (optional)
Reserve your project early to ensure your plan is ready before your appointment.

Ready to make the most of your Design Center experience?

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FAQ

Why do you provide three design directions instead of just one?


Choosing finishes is personal.
Rather than presenting a single concept, we develop three carefully curated design directions that all work beautifully together.

This allows you to compare different possibilities while keeping every recommendation cohesive, intentional and aligned with your home.

Is this a complete Interior Design Project?


No.
Design Center Planning is a planning service created specifically for your builder's Design Center appointment.

Its purpose is to help you confidently select your builder's finishes, materials and available options.

If you're looking for a fully customized interior design project, including layouts, custom millwork, lighting design, furniture selection and implementation drawings, our Essentials and Signature services are the right fit.

Can you work with any builder?


Yes.
Design Center Planning was created to work with most production and semi-custom builders that offer a Design Center or a structured selection process.

We'll tailor your recommendations using the information and product catalogs provided by your builder whenever possible.

Do I need to have my Design Center appointment scheduled before purchasing?

No.
However, your Personalized Design Plan is delivered within five business days after we receive your completed questionnaire and all required project information.

We recommend purchasing early enough to allow time before your appointment.

What information do I need to provide?

We'll ask you to upload:

• Builder floor plan

• Builder Design Catalog (if available)

• Completed Design Questionnaire

• Inspiration images (optional)

Once we've received everything, we'll begin developing your Personalized Design Plan.

Do your recommendations include upgrade pricing?

No.
Upgrade pricing is determined by your builder and may vary between communities, collections and product packages.

During your Design Center appointment, your consultant will provide the official pricing for every available option.

Our role is to help you make confident design decisions—not to estimate upgrade costs.

Will the 3D images look exactly like my future home?

Not exactly.
They're created to help you confidently visualize the recommended design direction before your Design Center appointment.

While they closely reflect the proposed materials, colors and finishes, final results will depend on your builder's available products, construction details and installation.

What happens after I purchase?

You'll receive a welcome email with everything you need to get started.

From there you'll:

• Upload your project information

• Complete your Design Questionnaire

• We begin developing your Personalized Design Plan.

• You'll receive your completed Design Book within five business days after all required information has been submitted.

What if I don't like any of the three design directions?

Our Design Questionnaire was carefully developed to understand your style through images, preferences and the way you want your home to feel—not just through written answers.

Every design direction is created specifically around the information you provide during that process.

Because each recommendation is highly personalized from the beginning, it's it's rare for clients not to connect with at least one of the proposed directions.

If, after receiving your Design Plan, you'd like to explore a completely different concept, we'd be happy to develop a new design direction as an additional service.

Can I request changes after receiving my Design Plan?

Design Center Planning is designed as a streamlined planning service with a fixed scope and delivery timeline.

For that reason, revisions aren't included.

This allows us to provide a highly personalized Design Plan while keeping the process efficient and accessible.

If you'd like to explore additional concepts or request modifications after delivery, we're happy to help through additional design services.

Can I explore another design direction later?

If you'd like to compare a different design concept after receiving your Personalized Design Plan, we can develop an additional design direction as a separate service.

Your original Design Plan remains unchanged, allowing you to compare different possibilities before making your final decisions.

Can I see another version of a specific room?

Yes.
If you'd like to explore a different kitchen, bathroom, flooring combination or another specific design idea, we can develop an additional concept for that space as a separate service.

This allows you to compare new possibilities while preserving your original Design Plan.

Does my purchase include ongoing design support?

Design Center Planning is a one-time planning service created to prepare you for your builder's Design Center appointment.

Once your Personalized Design Plan has been delivered, the service is considered complete.

If you would like continued design guidance after your Design Center appointment, we'd be happy to discuss our Interior Design services.

Can you help me after my Design Center appointment?

Absolutely.
Many homeowners choose to continue working with Axis after completing their builder selections.

If you'd like help furnishing your home, designing custom millwork, developing lighting plans or creating a complete interior design project, our Essentials and Signature services provide continued support from planning through implementation.

Why isn't this service free like the builder's Design Center?

Because they are two completely different services.

Your builder's Design Center helps you purchase the products they offer.

Axis helps you decide which products best fit your home before you walk into that appointment.

Our goal is to organize your ideas, eliminate guesswork and help you make confident decisions before they become permanent.

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