Design Your Home

Design your home

Your home is more than just walls and fixtures. It is the place where you live your life.

That is why we take the time to meet with you and understand your lifestyle. We discuss “the nuts and bolts” of your home, looking at what rooms you need, how much space you desire, and what look and feel would best compliment your personal style.

Our experienced designers make it a priority to stay current on the latest trends and styles in architectural design and custom features. Before we meet, we encourage you to take a look at our inspiration gallery. Bring your favorites to the table along with your own ideas and designs!

  • North Charleston

    North Charleston

  • Pinehurst

    Pinehurst

  • Pittsboro

    Pittsboro

  • Raleigh

    Raleigh

  • Summerville

    Summerville

  • Wendell

    Wendell

Dreaming

Dreaming

The home building journey begins with you, your dreams and your goals.

Browse our inspiration gallery, become inspired by our floor plans, drive our communities, meet new friends, and imagine your life in a Homes By Dickerson custom design.

Choose Your Location

Choose Your Location

At Homes By Dickerson we understand the importance of where your home is located, which is why we carefully select the neighborhoods in which we build.

We take into consideration surrounding areas, conveniences, and lifestyle. So, whether you want to be closer to the downtown scene, enjoy a shorter commute to an industrial area, or benefit from a larger home site in a tranquil setting, Homes By Dickerson is committed to providing you with the best that our regions have to offer.

Homes By Dickerson is currently building in the Raleigh area, Pinehurst area, and Charleston area. Visit our Find page to learn more about each town and community we build in!

Designing The Exterior

Designing The Exterior

Homes By Dickerson offers three options when it comes to designing the exterior of your home.

  1. Start from our existing plan portfolio

    • Browse our gallery of award-winning rendered floor plans
    • Place a refundable lot reservation to secure your favorite home site while we finalize your plan and pricing details
  2. Modify an existing plan in our portfolio

    • Choose one of our existing, award-winning floor plans and customize to fit your family’s needs
    • Place a refundable lot hold on your home site while we finalize your plan and pricing details
  3. Create a custom design

    • Sit down with our team to review your goals and needs. Get inspired by plans we have done in the past, or start from scratch to design your new home
    • The design agreement fee can be applied towards the purchase price of your new home.
Personalizing Your Pricing and Specifications

Personalizing Your Pricing and Specifications

Now that you have carefully chosen all of the quality features and finished details to go into your new home, you will have the opportunity to review your personalized pricing and specifications.

Not only will we give you ideas on how to maximize your self-appointed investment range but we will work diligently to stay within that range during the entire process.

Making it Official

Making it Official

Once all the details are finalized, you will be able to review Homes By Dickerson's Purchase Agreement and ask any questions you may have before moving forward with paperwork.

Reviewing Architectural Plans and Approvals

Reviewing Architectural Plans and Approvals

We want to make sure that we have accurately portrayed your vision. You will receive finalized drawings for your review and approval.

Finishing Touches

Finishing Touches

This is one of the most exciting steps of the entire process as you choose the colors and finishes which reflect your own personal preferences and lifestyle!

Your personal designer will guide you through the design center as they help you bring your vision to life! Whether you are already a design pro or need a little extra help, our award-winning team of designers is here to help!

If you are purchasing a home that is already under construction, your selection process may be limited to those items that have not yet been ordered. A Homes By Dickerson representative will be able to provide you with items that may still be selected.

Going Vertical

Going Vertical

From site preparation to your final walk thru, you will experience several scheduled opportunities to meet onsite with your Project Manager.

Each of these meetings represents a different milestone in the construction of your new home. Whether it is your electrical walk-thru or interior trim walk, you will see your home throughout its various stages and be prepared for your homeowner orientation to review final details before closing.

Making a House Your Home

Making a House Your Home

Your Homes By Dickerson Closing Coordinator will help to ensure all details are taken care of and shared with the closing attorney at settlement.

The only step left is to then present you with the key to your new home, after the attorney has it recorded.

Settling In!

Settling In!

Now that you have closed on your new home, you will meet with your Client Care Representative who will be able to guide you through the first year as a Homes By Dickerson homeowner.

Our warranty process includes our three-month and ten-month walk thrus as well as valuable information on homeowner maintenance details.

<span>HBD</span>The Design Process
HBDThe Design Process

Press play to learn more about our design process and what you can expect while building a custom home with our team.

Enjoy an expedited move-in timeframe, along with distinctive character and high-end features & finishes. Every detail in these homes has been hand-picked by one of our professional interior designers.

Explore these high-end luxury homes and find the one that fits you best.

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