by Ar. Sakshi Agiwal | Modular Pre-fabricated Homes, Wooden Homes | 24 June, 2025
Amidst the urban hustle and bustle, we all crave that slice of peace, nestled in a serene landscape –
perhaps near a spectacular coast or in a mountainous setting. But what are we referring to? The answer is farmhouse! Most of us dream of a fabulous farmhouse, maybe not so large but spacious enough to accommodate our loved
ones and spend some lovely moments in the lap of nature. And then, the struggle begins - bricks, sand, stones, mortar, transportation hassles, and if all of that
wasn’t hassling enough – delays! So, fulfilling that aspiration feels more like a mistake than a delight. It
causes more headaches than happiness. However, the trend is gradually shifting to innovative concepts like prefab farmhouses. Many people now deem them as the future of weekend homes. Let’s look at six reasons driving this significant shift.
1. Quick Construction
Conventional farmhouses can take months to complete. In some cases, even years!
Timelines often stretch endlessly due to foundational issues, material shortages, labor issues, weather delays, and whatnot.
But prefab farmhouses flip the situation.
Prefab home manufacturers build prefab modules in factory environments. Once they prepare all the modules, they assemble them on-site.
While avoiding weather delays, it also expedites the construction process. Thus, you can have a fully functional weekend home in a few weeks.
So, no more waiting for years for the weekend getaway to shape!
2. Affordable
Weekend homes usually break the bank or eat up your retirement funds.
Well, we don’t say this. This is an age-old belief. But we don’t rule this out completely either. It is pretty expensive to build a traditional weekend home.
But prefab houses prove this a myth by being more economical than conventional builds.
Some reasons that make them so include streamlined production processes and reduced on-site labor costs. Also, because components are made in bulk and factory-assembled, you benefit from the economies of scale.
Besides, the budget is usually more predictable. So, no last-minute surprises or delays that swell the labor, material, and construction bills!
You can invest the money you save in the land, and interiors, or build that dreamy deck where you can watch the sun set beyond the horizon while enjoying that lip-smacking mocktail.
3. Sustainability
Sustainability isn’t just a marketing strategy but a reality in the case of prefab farmhouses.
This is because the modules are built under strict processes that minimize material waste. Additionally, many manufacturers offer homes with energy-efficient features like green roofing, solar panels, and even rainwater harvesting systems.
And more so, since logistics involves transporting only modules to the construction site (instead of bricks, sand, etc., as in the case of conventional homes), you reduce the transportation effort, fuel, and therefore, the carbon footprint.
So, you don’t have to feel guilty about living in a home that hurts the very nature that houses it and offers you peace of mind.
4. Customizations
Those days when prefab homes meant rigid layouts are long gone.
Prefab farmhouses allow extensive customization options.
So, whether you want a floor-to-ceiling window for stargazing or open kitchens to enjoy weekend barbecues, you can design your home the way you want.
This is also one of the reasons prefab modular homes are driving a revolution in second homes and vacation.
5. Flexibility and Scalability
Everything in a single home? Yes. You read it right! We aren’t joking.
Prefab homes offer a flexibility that conventional homes don’t. Thus, you can scale your home whenever you want. So, whether your kid grows up and asks for a separate room in the farmhouse or you plan to create a separate deck for parties, you can do it all without renovating the home significantly.
Did you know you can even move some prefab farmhouses? The prefab modules the home consists of can actually make this possible.
6. Low Maintenance
If your weekend home also demands as many maintenance chores as your regular home, then you would have nothing but an extra liability to care of.
However, prefab homes precisely serve the purpose of relaxation by being soft on maintenance. They usually use weather-resistant and low-maintenance modern materials. Hence, the homes endure the wrath of extreme weather and also the test of time.
Thus, instead of spending Saturdays and Sundays tightening nuts, fixing the roof, or repainting walls, you can focus on basking in the sun, gardening, or playing carrom.
Final Words
Weekend homes are transforming as many people are switching to prefab farmhouses– and for the benefits we’ve seen above. If you too want to be part of this growing trend and see your prefab farmhouse shape in weeks, choose Vrisa Innovation. We are proven experts in the prefab space with years of experience and a diverse portfolio building prefab farmhouses. Call us at +91 9322862232 to discuss your needs and vision.