30 October 2026

House Designs — Ready-Made or Custom: Which to Choose

Looking for house designs? How ready-made and custom designs differ, what a ready-made design needs before construction, and when each one works best.

Lasha Kirvalidze
Author: Lasha KirvalidzeFounder / Chief Architect

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When looking for house designs, many people start with attractive pictures. But a design is more than a picture: it has to suit your plot, family and budget. Let's see when a ready-made design works and when a custom one is better.

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In this article
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What a ready-made house design is

A ready-made design is a layout and appearance created in advance, in general terms, without a specific plot in mind. It is a good starting idea, but usually not ready documentation for construction.

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What a custom design is

A custom design is created for your plot and requirements: it considers the K1 and K2 coefficients, the terrain, the direction of the sun, the number of rooms and your way of life.

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What a ready-made design needs before construction

  • adapting it to the plot — adjusting the layout, height and position;
  • a topographic survey and a geological survey;
  • a structural design for your soil;
  • approval at City Hall and a building permit.
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When each one works best

  • ready-made — if the plot is flat and standard, the layout fully suits the family and you will fund the adaptation work separately;
  • custom — if the plot is sloping or non-standard, K1/K2 are strict, or you want one team to do everything.
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How we help at Asymmetry

Send us the plot's cadastral code — we'll check the building conditions for free and tell you what size and type of house fits. The price ranges from GEL 10 to 40 per m², depending on the work: the architectural project only or the full service for City Hall approval, and it is fixed in advance in the contract.

Frequently asked questions

Is a ready-made or a custom house design better?

A ready-made design works on a flat, standard plot if the layout fully suits the family. On a sloping or non-standard plot, or with strict K1/K2, a custom design is better.

Can you build directly from a ready-made design?

Usually not: it needs adapting to the plot, a survey, geology, a structural design, approval and a building permit.

How much does a house design cost?

At Asymmetry the price ranges from GEL 10 to 40 per m², depending on the work, and is fixed in advance in the contract.

How do I get the exact price of my house design?

Send us the plot's cadastral code and the floor area you want (via the price calculator or WhatsApp +995 571 14 14 69). We check the plot for free and tell you a fixed price in advance — price and timelines are fixed in the contract.

Have a plot? Send us the cadastral code

We'll check the building conditions for free and send you the price in advance.