Building a new home is exciting, but the process of making countless selections-flooring, tile, countertops, cabinetry, lighting, paint colors-can quickly become overwhelming. Builders often send clients to multiple showrooms with little guidance, leaving homeowners unsure how to create a cohesive design.
That’s where I step in. As a Designer New Build Liaison, I help Dallas–Fort Worth homeowners navigate the selection process with confidence. From curating a full palette to ensuring every choice aligns with your lifestyle, I guide you through each step and deliver a complete design package to your builder. This approach saves you valuable time, reduces costly mistakes, and ensures your new home feels intentional and beautifully designed.
What Is a New Build Liaison?
A new build liaison is not a project manager. Instead, think of me as your personal design guide throughout the building process.
When your builder asks you to choose products and finishes, I join you in the showroom, walk you through options, and ensure your selections work together as one unified vision. I then turn that finished design package over to your builder for seamless implementation.
Why Homeowners Need a Liaison in DFW
Without a liaison, homeowners often:
- Feel overwhelmed by endless product choices.
- Struggle to visualize how selections will look together.
- Make rushed decisions that lead to costly change orders later.
- End up with a home that feels disjointed rather than cohesive.
With a design professional by your side, the process becomes simpler, faster, and far more enjoyable.
How a Liaison Saves Time
Builders typically give homeowners tight deadlines for making selections. A liaison keeps you from spending weeks second-guessing each decision.
- Curated palettes narrow hundreds of options down to the right ones for your style.
- Selections are made efficiently, often in just a few showroom visits.
- The design package is handed off to the builder in one clear, organized file.
Instead of getting stuck in decision fatigue, you move forward quickly and confidently.
How a Liaison Saves Money
Every change order or re-selection during a build costs time and money. By helping you make the right decisions the first time, I help you avoid unnecessary expenses.
- Prevents costly do-overs caused by mismatched finishes.
- Eliminates impulse purchases that don’t work with the rest of the home.
- Protects resale value with cohesive, timeless design choices.
Even small mistakes-like picking the wrong tile or countertop-can add up quickly. With a liaison, those risks disappear.
The Peace of Mind Factor
Building a home should be exciting, not exhausting. With a liaison guiding you, you can enjoy the process without worrying about design regrets.
I’ve worked with clients across Dallas and Fort Worth who felt overwhelmed by selections until we partnered together. By simplifying the choices, creating a harmonious palette, and handing a clear plan to their builder, we turned what could have been stressful into something inspiring.
Why Work With The Nielsen Collection
As the founder of The Nielsen Collection, I bring:
- 29+ Years of Design Experience – blending creativity with practicality.
- Award Recognition – ASID Design Ovation, Legacy of Design Texas, International Property Awards, Houzz Pro Certified. NKBA KABA award, KBB award, Color Specialist Badge
- A Designer’s Eye – helping you avoid fads and create timeless style.
- Local Expertise – guiding homeowners across Dallas–Fort Worth through the builder selection process.
I don’t manage construction-I make sure the design vision is clear, complete, and ready for your builder to bring to life.
Conclusion
A new build liaison doesn’t replace your builder-it makes the building process easier. By guiding you through showrooms, helping you choose every finish, and ensuring your selections form a unified design, I save you from overwhelm, costly mistakes, and design regret.
If you’re building a home in Dallas–Fort Worth, I’d love to help you create a design package that reflects your vision from the start.
Ready to simplify your new build and love your selections? Contact The Nielsen Collection today to get started.
