practical for a well- and safely designed home, so it’s the company’s job to close the gap between what’s possible and what’s not. Nonetheless, Saddletree never falls short when it comes to offering innovative options within its designs. “We find features based on what the client wants, and we’re always looking at new products and what’s available. But we also look at it from a budget standpoint,” explains Vice President Chadney Barcus. So, even with the options available, client preferences and budget feasibility ultimately determine the integration of innovative elements like saunas, oversized showers, hands-free plumbing, or full home automation. In fact, Saddletree’s leaders have observed that overly complex “smart home” features, while initially appealing, can often lead to dissatisfaction due to high costs, learning curves, and potential for breakage. “People usually aren’t happy with that stuff in the end… so, we’ve learned that there’s a limit where some things are great, but then they can go too far and it becomes almost overwhelming,” Barcus explains. 7 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 06 SADDLETREE HOMES
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