One of the most exciting aspects of building a new home is creating a space that feels uniquely yours. At Pacesetter Homes Edmonton, personalization is central to our process. From curated interior selections to functional options, our approach helps you turn a thoughtfully designed Pacesetter model into your dream home without the complexity or cost of full custom construction.
Personalization vs. Customization: What’s the Difference?
Before diving into the details, it’s important to understand the distinction between personalization and customization.
- Personalization: With Pacesetter Homes, you start with a well-designed floor plan and make it your own by selecting from a range of finishes, layouts, and design options. This might include adding a fireplace, feature wall, spice kitchen, extra bedroom, another bathroom, or even a flex room.
- Customization: This typically means structural changes like moving stairwells or reinventing the layout entirely, which is something reserved for full custom builders, often at a far higher price point and longer timeline.
At Pacesetter, we keep your experience streamlined and affordable by focusing on personalization within flexible, well-planned models.
What Personalization Looks Like with Pacesetter Homes
Every family has unique needs, and personalization ensures your home reflects your lifestyle. Whether you prefer maximum involvement or want curated packages to simplify the process, our approach is designed for convenience and clarity.
The stage of construction will determine how much you can personalize:
- Pre-Sale Homes
Buying a home before construction starts offers the broadest range of personalization. You’ll choose:
- Community and lot preferences
- Your home model such as an attached garage home, landed home, duplex, or townhome
- Floorplan options including a fireplace, feature wall, bar, buffet, blinds, and laundry cabinets.
- As well as layout options like adding a spice kitchen, flex room, separate side entry, 4th bedroom on second floor, 5-piece ensuite, and more!
- Extensive interior and exterior finishes through our design centre
This means the biggest opportunity to style your home exactly how you envision it.
- Homes Under Construction
When a home is already in progress, personalization depends on where it is in the timeline. While structural decisions may be finalized, you may still have choices for flooring, cabinetry, lighting, or countertops.
- Quick Possession Homes
For buyers on a tight timeline, quick possession homes are move-in ready or near completion. While design options are limited, you can often add upgrades like air conditioning, additional landscaping, a garage, or basement development (depending on stage). This path is excellent if you need to move quickly but still want touches of personalization.
What Can You Personalize?
At Pacesetter Homes, personalization doesn’t have to mean stretching your budget or making complicated design decisions. Instead of overwhelming you with endless choices, we offer professionally curated options that have been thoughtfully designed by our experts and inspired by homeowner feedback. The result? A home that feels uniquely yours without the stress or unexpected costs.
Layout Options
Your home should fit the way you live. That’s why we offer a variety of professionally designed layout options that add flexibility, functionality, and long-term value. Depending on the model you choose, you can personalize your home with options such as:
- Side entrance for future rental or suite potential
- Main floor bedroom for multi-generational living, guests, or a private home office
- Fourth upstairs bedroom for a growing family, guest room, or dedicated workspace
- Open-to-below great room to create a bright, spacious, and impressive living area
- Spice kitchen or butler’s pantry for extra prep space, entertaining, and keeping your main kitchen organized
- Legal suite rough-ins to make a future income-generating suite even easier
- And many more layout options designed to suit your lifestyle.
Design Options
Take your home from beautiful to breathtaking with professionally selected design options. These curated options give your home a personalized feel without the high price tag. Popular design options include:
- Chef kitchen with enhanced features for cooking and entertaining
- Modern fireplace to create a warm and inviting focal point
- Feature wall that adds character and designer-inspired style
- Built-in bar for effortless entertaining
- Buffet or serving area for additional storage and hosting space
With professionally designed layouts and designer-inspired finishes, personalizing your Pacesetter home is simple, affordable, and built around the way you live.
Interior Finishes
Create interiors you’ll love every day:
- Flooring: From luxury vinyl plank to tile or plush carpet
- Cabinetry & Hardware: Colours, style profiles, and soft-close options
- Countertops: Durable quartz selections with various profiles
- Lighting Packages: For function and ambiance
- Wall Colours & Feature Walls: Bring personality into your spaces
Prefer simplicity? Our curated design boards make it easy to pick a cohesive look crafted by professionals.
Additional Features
Personalization goes beyond aesthetics with functional upgrades like:
- A rear deck or patio for outdoor living
- Gas line rough ins for grilling or fireplaces
- Detached garage builds in laned communities
- Modern kitchen appliance packages
- Year-round comfort with central A/C
Not Custom, Intentionally
Choosing Pacesetter Homes means design flexibility and affordability. Unlike full custom builders, our process keeps your budget under control while still creating a home that feels distinctly yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I personalize my Pacesetter home in Edmonton?
Yes! Depending on the home stage, you can choose finishes, layout options, design options, or full pre-sale personalization for a home that suits your style and lifestyle. - How is personalization different from customization?
Personalization allows you to select finishes and features. Customization changes structural layouts and requires custom design, which Pacesetter doesn’t offer by design, to keep the process affordable and efficient. - What options come with quick possession homes?
Quick possession homes usually feature designer-selected finishes, you can also add functional extras like A/C, decks, landscaping, or a garage pad. - Where do I make personalization selections?
You’ll work with an area sales manager during the design process to explore curated options and finalize your interior and exterior finishes. - Are upgrade costs added to my mortgage?
Yes, most selections can be rolled into your mortgage for one simple payment plan.
