Title: The "House Rich, Garden Poor" Trap: Why Exterior Planning Can't Wait

When building a custom home, it's easy to get absorbed in choosing kitchens, flooring, and wallpapers. As a result, many buyers fall into a classic trap: spending their entire budget on the building and leaving almost nothing for the **Exterior (Gaikou)**—the garden, fences, and approach.

The Face of Your Home

The exterior is more than just decoration; it drastically changes the home's image and value. More importantly, it is crucial for privacy. Without a properly designed fence or planting plan, your beautiful living room might be fully visible from the street, forcing you to keep the curtains closed all day.

"Build Later, Plan Now"

Of course, "waiting until funds allow" to construct the garden is a valid financial strategy. However, **planning must be done at the initial stage.**

Why? Because of the underground reality.

If you don't plan the exterior early, the plumber might lay pipes exactly where you intend to pour concrete for a future carport. Or, a slight difference in land elevation might make your ideal entryway physically impossible to construct later.

We recommend to involve exterior specialists early in the process to ensure that even if you build in phases, your final vision is never compromised by hidden obstacles.