Select list of must-have features for your custom home
Luxury homes are more than just their outward appearance and design. Each home comes equipped with lavish amenities and additions that can make your life easier and more fulfilling. Best of all? Each addition is specifically tailored to the needs of you and your family as you are given the freedom to create exactly what you want.
Whether you're looking for ways to spruce up your front yard or you want to add options for year-round entertainment indoors, the following guide reflects some of the many types of luxury options available to you, varying from outdoor to indoor to premium features.
Not only are fountains a pleasant and natural way to drown out unwanted sounds in your neighborhood, but they add to your home's curb appeal and ambiance.
A surefire way for your home to standout to neighbors and guests. A courtyard entrance is a creative and eye-catching addition that transforms your entryway into a spectacle. The design options are endless such as including a beautiful garden, fountain or seating area.
Give your guests personal quarters and privacy so they get the full benefit of a luxurious visit.
The best way to enjoy your yard is with an outdoor patio, especially those affixed with luxury amenities such as TV, comfortable seating, ceiling patio heaters for the colder months, and a fireplace.
Prepare delicious meals in your backyard with an outdoor kitchen and grill area. Many homes even feature an outdoor pizza oven.
Delight your guests with creative cocktails, wine, and beer while chatting and hanging out together on the patio over tasty homemade dishes.
There is nothing better than sitting around a fire pit with friends, maybe even roast a marshmallow or two!
Ensure you and your guests can relax in comfort by installing bug screens to keep mosquitos and other pesky critters away.
If you have a pool, sauna, or an exceptionally spacious backyard, an outdoor bathroom equipped with a shower is an excellent way to elevate comfort levels. Guests and residents can easily slip inside to clean up after a swim before returning indoors.
Swimming pools are a fantastic way to exercise, entertain, and relax. There are many different pool designs and styles depending on what will work best with your space.
Impress your guests by creating a sensory experience when they dive into the water with features like fountains, waterfalls, a grotto, a hot tub, water slides, underwater speakers, and more.
Who doesn't love the opportunity to play sports in the comfort and privacy of your yard? Play basketball, tennis, or even practice your golf swing on the putting green.
Want to add some luxury to your backyard? Cabanas can really enhance the look of your outdoor space while providing a sheltered space adjacent to the pool to change and relax.
There is nothing more frustrating than when you're making an elaborate meal and find out you've run out of kitchen space. Not only does an oversized kitchen island prevent that from happening, but it also creates a space for people to hang out or kids to do homework.
A mudroom is an informal entry area where people can remove dirty or wet articles of clothing so they don't track mud or water through your house.
Work from home, dabble in hobbies, read, or relax in your personal home office. Having a separate, quiet area to work has never been so important in an increased work-from-home environment.
You no longer need the hassle of dragging a clunky, portable machine around the house with a central vacuum system fitted to the property. These systems are becoming increasingly prevalent as homeowners have come to appreciate their convenience.
Saunas and steam rooms are equipped to help you relax and have tons of health benefits.
If your kids are known to get loud, it's helpful to them and you to let them have a room where they can play and keep all of their toys. It also gives them a place to personalize and be creative.
No better way to make your bathroom pop than with a freestanding tub with a beautiful backsplash.
Keep all of your clothing separate and enjoy your space without overlap. Oversized walk-in closets are a luxury worth having if you have a lot of clothes, shoes, and accessories or need extra storage space.
Don't hassle with a hamper or dirty clothes in your bedroom. Send your laundry straight to the laundry room.
A functional off-site kitchen space is particularly important if you plan on hosting lots of parties or gatherings.
Don't ruin the look of your kitchen or that beautiful kitchen backsplash.
First-floor master bedrooms are in high-demand, and for good reason, as you won’t need to trek up the stairs to get to your room. However, given the amount of space it takes up, you’ll have to make sure it will work with your lot and that there is adequate room for all the first-floor essentials such as a kitchen, living room and dining room. Kudos to you if you can make it work as first-floor suites have proven to add to a home’s resale value.
There are some surprising health benefits to maintaining an indoor fish or shark tank. Plus, it just looks cool.
Control the natural light filtering into your home and privacy with the click of a button.
No more slamming cabinets and waking people up as you bustle around the kitchen. Additionally, due to less stress placed on the hinges, soft-close cabinets are much less likely to require repairs.
A movie theater or media room is the best way to enjoy everything from the newest movies to popular video game releases. Equip your space with an innovative, state-of-the-art speaker system, and it will feel like you're getting a high-quality theatrical experience from the comfort of your own home.
Another way to provide entertainment. Golf simulators are a fun way to practice your swing and get a quick workout. How about an arcade, pool table, ping pong table or pinball machine?
Custom in-house bowling alleys are a fantastic way to add all-season entertainment to your home. Rain or shine, you can bowl with your family and friends during any time of year.
Create a true bookworm’s paradise with a beautiful home library. If you're an avid reader, a library will give you the freedom to observe your enviable collection in full.
Somedays going outside to swim isn't feasible due to weather. Never miss a day of swimming with an indoor pool, and you get the added advantage of privacy.
Throw the best parties and host memorable gatherings with an indoor bar equipped with top-shelf liqour and cocktail recipes.
Basements are a great way to add extra storage to your home or create a functional space, such as a game room or wine cellar.
Home gyms have never been so popular amid the pandemic. Create the perfect customized space with the equipment you are most interested in. Plus, you’ll never have to worry about sharing with sweaty strangers again!
Give your pet a place to relax and escape from people from time to time. These rooms can also come equipped with a shower and cleaning area for grooming.
Soundproof this room for more relaxation as you enjoy the massage table, jacuzzi, manicure/ pedicure area, and more.
Sophisticated smart-home technology makes everything easier to manage, from intuitive thermostats to automatic locking systems to smart garage openers.
Never feel uncomfortable going to the bathroom late at night or during the winter months.
Smart showers, or temperature-controlled showers, allow you to find the optimal degree of water, and it turns on automatically, adjusting to your preference and specifications.
A hidden room or even a panic room can add another layer of security to your home. Similarly, a safe room can be used as a shelter from tornados and bad weather.
Wine enthusiasts will appreciate having a wine room to show their guests and offer them a broad range of curated options. There are endless design options depending on the size, style and functionality you are looking for.
An essential asset as you get older or if you need assistance moving things between floors.
Put it wherever you prefer for easy access, while protecting all of your personal documents and valuables.
A sleek and easy addition to any room, filtered water dispensers have entered the residential market and the early feedback has been spectacular.
These fireplaces are efficient and look fantastic in open-concept layouts.
A floating staircase is self-supported and creates a sleek, modern look inside your home.
Don't hassle yourself climbing up and down the stairs with multiple loads of laundry when you can have one on each floor. It's also great for people who regularly have guests that want to tend to their laundry in private.
If you're a car enthusiast or collect automobiles, it's helpful to have an underground bunker to store all of them somewhere safe, dry, and easily accessible.
Solar panels are an energy-efficient way to save you money and benefit the environment. As a renewable resource, solar panels have low maintenance costs and can increase your property's value.
Do you have a green thumb that needs nurturing? Greenhouses give you a lush oasis to tend to flowers, produce, and more. There is nothing better than eating food you've grown yourself.
For those days when the weather is bad, play the game inside.
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