5 MUST HAVES FOR A LUXURY CUSTOM HOME

July 14, 2022

When it comes to building the perfect custom home, homeowners are constantly looking to take things to the next level. Below, we’ll discuss five popular must-haves that will add elements of style and luxury to your home!

An AM/PM Mixed Bar

Why not create a fantastic mix-use bar that you couldn’t find anywhere else? Alcoholic beverages aren’t the only drinks that need specific care, and coffee enthusiasts can always use more space to make this morning ritual that much more exciting.

On one side is for your before-noon beverages, where you can make whatever caffeinated drinks you need to start your morning right. As 5 PM approaches and you need to unwind from a long work day, the coffee doesn’t have to stay in the limelight anymore. With the touch of a button or a voice command, you can allow a sliding door to hide this and reveal a fantastic area for mixed drinks and wine!

Making this into a dual-use area allows this space in your home to feel purposeful and indulgent, while also offering utility throughout any day! Whatever you need to sip on: this mixed bar can deliver it.

2. A Pool

Building a swimming pool is not an inexpensive decision, but there are great benefits in the short and long term. There’s no doubt that you’ll enjoy it while you live in the home and will have more fun entertaining, but it’ll also attract future home buyers when you’re ready to part with the home. Researchers have found that installing a pool can increase the value of a property by 5%, so if you’re going to sell your home down the line, this can be a great pro.

The pool will be a great way to bring your family together and entertain. Researchers have also found that swimming is a great natural stress reliever, as well as that it’ll increase the likelihood that you’ll spend time with the family at home. There are also health benefits of regular swimming, as it’s a great workout that is easier on the joints and reduces the chances of lung or heart disease. When it comes to entertaining, there are several ways to elevate your home’s pool.
These days, it is common to construct a cabana or deck complete with grills, seating areas, and stylish welded wire deck railing. These spaces provide a touch of elegance as homeowners will not need to leave their backyard while entertaining. In colder climates, a spa, hot tub, and heated walkways are also common additions to the pool area.

3. A Butler’s Pantry

A butler’s pantry is a dedicated meal prep station that allows your kitchen to serve more as a space for entertaining rather than actual cooking. Nobody likes eating dinner staring at piles of dirty plates and dishes, so this second area can be tremendously helpful, especially if you enjoy entertaining a lot. In general, a butler’s pantry is also used to hide appliances from view so they normally include enough counter space for a toaster, mixer, and coffee maker.

There are endless design possibilities here, as you can choose whether you’d like the space to serve as a storage area or an actual cooking space. You’ll be able to customize countertop colors, cabinetry, molding, etcetera! The butler’s pantry is also usually found in luxurious homes, so it’ll be a plus for prospective home buyers.

4. A Home Office

A home office is going to become more and more in demand given the work from home circumstances brought on by COVID-19. There are tons of benefits to building a home office; having a separate workspace will greatly improve your productivity, it’ll create a barrier between work and play, and will reduce distractions. Especially if you have children or partners in the home, you may find great value in being able to lock yourself away and switch work mode on whilst in the comfort of your own home. If you really need to reduce noise in your home office you could even consider installing acoustic ceiling tiles in your home office to further reduce any noise.

Other features of a luxury home office include large screens used for monitors, well-designed cabinets perfect for storing files and other materials, and bits of technology to make the space function similar to a corporate office. This is expected to be an increasingly popular request from home buyers, as many workers will continue to work remotely for the next several months.

5. A Destination Basement

If you want to bring your home to the next level: consider making the most out of every portion of it! Your basement should be an exciting place, instead of somewhere that you only use for storage.

Recently, many luxury homes have turned their basements into an escape from the world, full of fun and excitement that the average property doesn’t have. This can mean anything from a British pub basement, where you can sneak away and have a cheeky drink with the lads, to a video arcade basement that packs a lot of fun beneath your home.

It’ll add value to your home as it’s somewhat of a showpiece, and having a downstairs bar will actually free up space in your kitchen and fridge as you keep your spirits and such in their own location.

Natalie Akins is an editor for the Innovative Building Materials blog and a content writer for the building materials industry. She is focused on helping fellow homeowners, contractors, and architects discover materials and methods of construction that save money, improve energy efficiency, and increase property value.

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