Introduction
What features would you include in your dream home?
What an open-ended question – but when building a custom home it’s always a great place to start. Considering how far we have come, there are tons of features, design ideas and so much more that can either inspire us or overwhelm us. After all, your home is your lifestyle, and your lifestyle is anything that you make it!
Whether you’re searching for features to include when building a house or interesting ways to increase home value, check out the list below for ideas on how to make your space really stand out.
Keep that first question in mind – and let’s get started!
Pet Friendly Additions
No home is complete without the addition of a pet. We love our pets, and with the growing demand for them comes the incorporation of a mudroom. If you haven’t heard the term before, it’s meant to be a small room near the entryway of any home to prevent the tracking of mud or mess into the main area. If you own a pet, you know they tend to bring in the outside with them. The addition of a pet wash station will keep your custom home clean and your pet clean too!
Outdoor Living Spaces
If you live within the Vernon area then you are most likely enjoying the warm summers the Okanagan provides. What better way to enjoy the outdoors than to have a personalized living space in the backyard or front yard! A popular custom home trend includes colourful seating, lights and water features. Besides just enjoying the outdoors in privacy, landscaping your backyard can significantly improve the value of your home – and let’s face it, quality of life too.
Stand Alone Soaking Tubs
If you are looking to create a spa-like sanctuary in your home – then a stand alone soaking tub is the way to go. Retreating to this section of your home never felt so good. This feature will look breathtaking in any bathroom, and amplify the style and character of your room. Increasing in demand from custom home builders; Freestanding bathtubs also add creativity to your bathroom – want a tub overlooking a view? You have that option with this type of bath!
Large Kitchen Islands
If you are familiar with any of our recent custom home projects, you’ll understand that we love islands – and not just the sandy ones! With food being the focal point of most social interactions at home, your kitchen is an important space. Kitchen islands provide space for food preparation, storage, seating, and encourages socialization at home. The added counter space truly brings a flow to the kitchen and gives harmony to the space.
Energy Efficient Features
If you are looking to improve the value of your home, or add some special features – why not make it an efficient one? Besides the obvious financial benefits, substituting some features in for energy efficient ones, will make you feel great about your home. Triple pane glass, upgraded exterior wall assemblies, and LED lighting are top choices for custom home builders and are great steps to reduce energy consumption while doing good for the environment too!
Conclusion
If you can dream it – we can build it!
Our experienced team of builders are ready to take your home to the next level, and help you build your dream home. Our team is with you every step of the way, and ensures your project is completed on time and on budget.
With attention to detail and adherence to innovation, we are committed to providing service and product excellence in the custom home building process. As we spoke about earlier, there are many features that can enhance your dream home – we however, can bring it to life.
You can get familiar with our custom home projects here.