Foundation
Foundation Height | Choose how tall your basement ceiling height will be. 9' is included as standard and is more than sufficient for most, but if you want more ceiling clearance and more room to hide mechanical and utility equipment, then you would want to go with a 10' height.
Walkout Basement | Determined by the layout of your lot, this is usually utilized when someone is planning to finish their basement, this option gives a lot of versatility to your basement by providing access directly to your yard.
Location Of Basement Windows | Determined by your lot and house plan.
HVAC TYPE / Tank Location
Generator
Generator Size | Enjoy uninterrupted electrical service even in the worst of storms. The 22kW generators can power your entire home, and will turn on automatically in the case of a power outage. A larger 48kW Generator will be required if you have Geothermal HVAC. (Est. ~$22-45k)
Wiring
Electrical, Alarm, Tv & Telephone | To make sure your home has electrical outlets, lights, light switches, cable lines and ethernet ports where you would like, a meeting needs to be scheduled with our electrician. Let us know when you would like the meeting, and we will coordinate with our electrician so we can walk through the home together and make sure everything is laid out just the the way you want.
Plumbing
Fixtures | We have hand selected a collection of Kohler fixtures to ensure both quality and beauty. While many choose to go with our recommendation, we have the ability to customize virtually anything.
View The Boniello Development Plumbing Collection
To customize any aspect of the plumbing, a meeting must be scheduled with Colleen Brannigan at Best Plumbing
914.232.2020
Plumbing Finish (Standard Fixtures Only) | Choose which finish you prefer.
Kitchen Sink Selection | We offer a robust 16 Gauge, 30” Stainless Steel Sink. Clean lines and a timeless rectangular design is the perfect fit with any kitchen.
Cooktop Heat Source | Do you prefer gas or electric for your cooktop?
Hose Bibs & Locations | Think about the location of your two standard hose spigots. Try to make them convenient, but still somewhat hidden. Typically you will want one near your driveway, as well as one that is convenient for use in your back yard.
Floors
Floors | You have the option to choose 3 1/4" Oak Wood Floors or Tile in certain rooms. Some people find that tile can be slightly more durable in heavily trafficked areas such as mudrooms, but we have found that hardwood floors hold up very well.
Stain | As standard, our floors are not stained. If you would like to stain your hardwood floors ($2.25/sqft), please see MINWAX stains for options. If you cannot decide, please notify us of up to 3 stain colors you like and we will put samples on your floors for viewing.
Finish | As standard, we provide 2 coats of semi-gloss polyurethane on your floors. We recommend semi-gloss because we feel it has the best amount of “sheen.” To see other options, CLICK HERE.
Roof
Shingles | In our homes, we use Atlas Pinnacle Pristine Roof Shingles that have a lifetime warranty. They are not only incredibly important for the waterproofing of the home, but they also contribute greatly to the overall look of the home. Please click the link to see available roof color options.
Windows
Window Sash Color | You have the ability to choose both the interior and exterior colors of your windows, which can add a nice contrast to any color pallet.
Grill Pattern | Multiple styles of window grills are offered with our Andersen 400 Series Windows.
Insulation
Appliances
Boasting beauty, power and reliability, our top-of-the-line collection of kitchen appliances will satisfy even the most demanding chefs. Ample proportions create a look to compliment your new home. If you would like to change any aspect of our standard, you must call Tom Garrett from Atlantic Appliance and schedule a meeting, and he will make sure to guide you in the direction of what you're looking for. 914.962.2500
Cabinets
Custom Cabinets | Your cabinets are custom made by the best in the business. Not only are they durable, but they are stunningly beautiful. You will work with Jamie Carlucci at Kingswood Kitchen in Danbury, CT, and she will guide you through the creation of your kitchen and bathroom vanity cabinets. You will need to schedule a meeting and go to one of their showrooms. Bring This Worksheet with you to keep you organized.
203.792.8700
Stairs & Railing
Bottom Step & Newel Posts | Square is typically seen as more modern/transitional while volute will provide a classic colonial look.
Newel Post Finish | You can select between painted or stained newels. They are both great choices and will achieve different looks.
Balusters | Check out our virtual stair designer here. Note* we recommend learning the interface with a Boniello Development Team member first.
Baluster Finish | Wood balusters are usually white or sometimes stained. Wrought Iron Balusters come in a variety of colors.
Handrail | The finishing touch of your staircase, the handrail should be comfortable, but also fit the aesthetic of the stair. A more traditional stair should have a more ornate handrail, while more modern stairs tend to have more simple handrail profiles.
Exterior Paint & Shutters
Siding Color | This greatly contributes to the overall look of your home. As standard we provide 1 Coat Primer (Siding comes with this primer coat on it), 1 Coat Finish Latex Paint. Some paints may take additional coat for proper coverage, this will be at the customer’s expense.
Shutters | Usually decided in the planning phase, there are two types of shutters we offer. Purely a personal preference, there is a "Louvered," and "Paneled," shutter style.
Porch & Patios
Columns | Our standard is a 10”, non-tapered square or round column with simple crown and base moulding.
Rails | We use the timber-tech impressions rail express system utilizing wither the classic or modern top-rail. This metal rail system is beautiful and no maintenance. See Options Here.
Decking Material (If Applicable) | Trex Enhance (Naturals) is the line of decking we offer. This no-maintenance decking will look like the day it was installed for years to come. For colors CLICK HERE.
Patio Material (If Applicable) | Bluestone is our material of choice when it comes to patios. Durable and beautiful, this material will always look special. Other options available HERE
Stone Pier Material (If Applicable) | If your plan includes stone piers at the base of your columns, we offer Bedford Blend Thin-stone Veneer as standard. If you would like to see more options please CLICK HERE.
Stone Pier Cap (If Applicable) | If you have piers, you will need a cap material to sit on top. We recommend bluestone because it is a timeless and durable material. For other options CLICK HERE.
Stove Vent
Stove Vent Diameter | We provide an 8" diameter stove vent which is ideal for most applications.
Exterior Doors
Exterior Door Hardware Finish/Style | Select the color and style of the exterior door hinges and knobs.
Fireplace
Exterior Chimney Material (If Applicable) | We provide brick as standard, both timeless and beautiful. There are other options for a chimney, and you can determine what looks best on your home.
Surround Material | What material would you like your fireplace to be surrounded with?
SimpliFire Inception or Scion Fireplace | Electric-sourced fireplaces have made leaps and bound over the past few years in technology and realism. With flexibility like built-in heat elements, customizable flames and backgrounds, you can achieve any look with striking realism! We offer both a traditional-style with the Inception model as well as a sleek linear model with the Scion. If you would like to customize your fireplace or explore different models, please contact Randy Seligmann from Fireside Hearth & Home at 845.274.1043
Hearth Height | The hearth height is a subjective decision. You can use a raised hearth as a seat, or if you prefer a lower profile hearth, we can recess it into the floor.
Firebox Height | Depending on the design you're looking for, the firebox can be placed at different heights.
Mantel Material (If Applicable) | We offer a stone or wood mantel as standard with our fireplaces.
Wood Mantel Finish | A great accent to any fireplace, the wood mantels we offer can be Stained or painted.