05 — Interior Design & Finishes
Status: Scaffold only. Will populate as design decisions firm up alongside Tasks 2 and 3. Owner: Cowork (advisory finish-level guidance) → interior designer (real selections)
Headline finish features (locked-in)
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Master suite sauna | Type (dry/infrared/traditional) and footprint TBD — affects MEP |
| Radiant floor heating throughout | Drives flooring material selection (limits / favors certain woods, tile, LVP) |
| High-ceiling great room | Drives lighting, acoustic, and HVAC return-air strategy |
| Open floor plan | Drives flooring continuity, kitchen visibility, range hood selection |
Working finish-level strategy
The $1.05M construction budget on 4,000 sq ft can't sustain pure top-tier finish across the whole house. Plan to dial finish level by zone:
| Zone | Suggested finish level | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Great room, kitchen, master suite, master bath, primary entry | Top tier | Visible / used daily / resale-defining |
| Secondary bedrooms, secondary baths, office | Solid mid-tier | Function over flash, easy upgrade later |
| Laundry, mudroom, mechanical, garage | Builder-grade durable | Workhorse spaces |
| Basement (if finished) | Phase 2 — finish after CO | Off the critical-path budget |
Topics to populate as the project moves forward
- Flooring schedule — wood species / engineered vs. solid, tile zones, transitions over radiant.
- Kitchen — cabinetry tier, countertop material, range / hood selection, panel-ready appliances vs. stainless.
- Master bath — tile spec, shower glass, vanity, freestanding vs. drop-in tub.
- Sauna package — brand / model / wood (cedar vs. hemlock vs. basswood), heater type, ventilation.
- Lighting plan — recessed strategy, statement fixtures by room, smart-home integration.
- Plumbing fixture schedule.
- Door / trim / hardware package.
- Paint palette (interior + exterior).
- Countertop / backsplash package.
- Built-ins (great room, office, mudroom).
Decisions deferred until later
- Smart-home / home-automation scope (Lutron, Control4, Savant, or DIY).
- Solar / battery storage on roof.
- EV charger count + amp service in garage.
- Outdoor kitchen on rear elevation.
These show up later — they affect rough-in but not schematic design.