When you build a new home, the design process can often mean driving across town to a corporate office or commercial showroom to choose finishes and fixtures. Many builders simplify the process even further by offering a handful of pre-packaged options for flooring, cabinetry, and lighting.

For Boulder Creek Neighborhoods at Sonders, the experience is entirely different.

Here, homebuyers enjoy a one-of-a-kind home design center in Sonders Fort Collins, located right inside the community itself. The on-site studio gives buyers the opportunity to fully personalize their home without leaving the neighborhood, making the design journey as convenient as it is inspiring.

A Design Center Built for Creativity

The design center at Sonders isn’t a temporary setup or a small selection wall tucked into a sales office. It’s a thoughtfully curated studio designed by Boulder Creek Neighborhood’s Senior Designer, Trena, who has spent more than 12 years with the company and brings both residential and commercial design experience to the table.

Located inside the garage of one of the Boulder Creek model homes, the studio functions as a mini satellite showroom, featuring displays and samples from trusted vendors across the industry. Buyers can explore an impressive range of materials and finishes all in one place, including:

• Plumbing fixtures
• Lighting options
• Door hardware
• Cabinetry selections
• Paint palettes
• Flooring, including hardwood, carpet, tile, and backsplash materials
• Countertops and surface finishes

In total, the studio features well over 1,000 individual selections, giving buyers the freedom to create a home that reflects their personal style.

Unlike many builders who rely on packaged options, Boulder Creek Neighborhoods focuses on true new construction design selections, allowing homeowners to mix and match finishes to craft a home that feels entirely their own.

A Personalized Design Journey

The process of designing a Boulder Creek home begins with the Boulder Creek Neighborhood’s Community Sales Counselor, Teri, who guides buyers through the early decisions that shape the home itself.

During the first phase, buyers select their homesite, floor plan, and exterior details, as well as any structural options that influence how the home lives and functions.

Once those foundational decisions are made, the process transitions to what many buyers call the most exciting step: the interior design experience.

At that point, Trena steps in to guide homeowners through a personalized home design process that unfolds over approximately 45 days. Buyers receive a helpful “Fun Part” booklet outlining the many interior selections available so they can begin thinking about their preferences before their design meetings begin.

From there, homeowners meet with Trena and specialized vendors to make decisions about flooring, cabinetry, and low-voltage features. The process often involves a thoughtful mix of inspiration and practicality, with Trena helping buyers narrow down options through a process of elimination and value engineering.

The result is a curated design that reflects the homeowner’s taste while staying aligned with the overall vision for the home.

One-Stop Convenience Buyers Love

According to Teri, the response from buyers has been overwhelmingly positive.

“It’s been fantastic,” she says. “Buyers are thrilled and very impressed by the selections and the size of the studio. It feels very classy.”

One of the biggest advantages is convenience. Instead of scheduling multiple appointments across Northern Colorado or traveling to Denver to visit vendor showrooms, buyers can complete nearly the entire design journey right inside the Sonders community.

“It’s truly one-stop shopping,” Teri explains. “You don’t have to go to Denver or visit multiple vendors. Everything happens here.”

In fact, the design center serves another important purpose as well. Home closings are held in the same space, making the studio a place where the homebuilding journey begins and ends.

A Rare Experience in New Home Construction

The on-site design center represents something rarely seen in the homebuilding industry.

Many builders streamline their process by limiting choices, but Boulder Creek Neighborhoods takes a different approach. By providing an expansive design studio and access to professional designers, the builder empowers homeowners to create spaces that reflect their lifestyle and personality.

That approach aligns perfectly with the philosophy behind Sonders itself. Designed for active adults and empty nesters seeking a vibrant lifestyle, the community offers ranch-style homes, thoughtful amenities, and a setting that encourages residents to spend less time maintaining their homes and more time enjoying life in Northern Colorado.
And thanks to the home design center in Fort Collins located right inside the neighborhood, homeowners can personalize important details of their home without ever leaving the place they’re about to call home.