Prefab Cabin Customization: Design Your Perfect BC Retreat

## Customizing Your Prefab Cabin

While our cabins are factory-built, extensive customization ensures your cabin perfectly fits your needs and style.

### Floor Plan Modifications

**Standard Modifications**:
- Door and window placement adjustments
- Interior wall positioning
- Kitchen/bathroom location changes
- Closet and storage modifications
- Entry door orientation

**Custom Layouts**:
- Complete floor plan design
- Room configuration changes
- Multi-room additions
- Connection points for future expansion

**Limitations**:
- Structural requirements must be maintained
- Plumbing stack locations have practical limits
- Electrical panel placement considerations
- Transport dimension requirements

### Exterior Customization

**Siding Options**:

| Material | Style | Maintenance | Cost |
|----------|-------|-------------|------|
| Cedar | Natural/stained | Higher | Premium |
| Fiber Cement | Various colors | Low | Mid-range |
| Metal | Modern panels | Very low | Premium |
| Engineered Wood | Natural look | Moderate | Standard |

**Roofing Choices**:
- Standing seam metal (various colors)
- Architectural asphalt shingles
- Steel roofing panels
- Green roof preparation (custom)

**Window Options**:
- Standard double-hung
- Casement windows
- Fixed picture windows
- Sliding patio doors
- Custom window sizes

**Entry Doors**:
- Steel insulated
- Fiberglass with glass
- Solid wood
- French doors
- Sliding glass

### Interior Finishes

**Flooring**:
- Luxury vinyl plank (standard)
- Engineered hardwood
- Laminate
- Tile (bathroom/entry)
- Polished concrete (slab foundation)

**Wall Finishes**:
- Drywall (painted)
- Tongue and groove cedar
- Shiplap
- Textured finishes
- Accent walls

**Ceiling Options**:
- Flat drywall (standard)
- Vaulted/cathedral ceiling
- Exposed beams (decorative or structural)
- Tongue and groove wood

**Kitchen Finishes**:

*Cabinets*:
- Shaker style (standard)
- Modern flat panel
- Natural wood
- Custom colors

*Countertops*:
- Laminate (standard)
- Butcher block
- Quartz
- Granite
- Solid surface

*Appliances*:
- Standard package included
- Stainless upgrade
- Compact/apartment size
- Full-size options

**Bathroom Finishes**:
- Vanity styles and sizes
- Shower/tub options
- Tile selections
- Fixture upgrades
- Accessibility features

### Systems and Features

**Heating/Cooling Options**:
- Mini-split heat pump (recommended)
- Wood stove ready
- Electric baseboard
- Radiant floor heating
- Central HVAC (larger models)

**Electrical Upgrades**:
- Additional outlets and circuits
- USB outlets throughout
- Smart home wiring
- EV charging preparation
- Solar preparation

**Plumbing Options**:
- Tankless water heater
- Heat pump water heater
- Second bathroom
- Outdoor shower connection
- Instant hot water at sinks

**Ventilation**:
- Standard HRV (included)
- Premium HRV with HEPA
- Bathroom exhaust upgrades
- Kitchen range hood options
- ERV option for dry climates

### Lifestyle Packages

**Home Office Package**:
- Dedicated electrical circuits
- Data cable runs
- Enhanced lighting
- Standing desk area preparation
- Soundproofing upgrades

**Rental Ready Package**:
- Durable finishes throughout
- Smart lock ready
- High-durability flooring
- Commercial-grade fixtures
- Turnkey furnishing available

**Accessibility Package**:
- Zero-step entry
- 36" doorways
- Accessible bathroom
- Lever handles throughout
- Grab bar preparation

**Off-Grid Package**:
- Solar system preparation
- Battery storage space
- Propane connections
- Water system preparation
- Composting toilet ready

### Custom Design Process

**Step 1: Consultation**
- Discuss needs and preferences
- Review base model options
- Identify customization priorities
- Budget considerations

**Step 2: Design Development**
- Floor plan modifications
- Finish selections
- Feature choices
- Detailed specifications

**Step 3: Pricing**
- Custom quote prepared
- Options clearly itemized
- Timeline confirmed
- Contract finalization

**Step 4: Production**
- Customizations incorporated
- Quality control throughout
- Progress updates provided
- Delivery coordination

### Pricing Approach

**Standard Cabin Price**: Base model with standard finishes

**Customization Options**:
- Structural changes: Quote based on scope
- Finish upgrades: Price per selection
- Feature additions: Itemized pricing
- Packages: Bundled pricing available

**Typical Customization Range**: 10-30% above base price

Contact us to explore customization options for your cabin.