Designing and building a custom home is an exciting, fulfilling process that gives homeowners the license to craft the dwelling of their dreams. Some will come into this process with a solidified plan and a fully fleshed-out vision for their custom home builders to work with. Others may need to collaborate with their designer in order to create a plan together for their future home. If you relate to the latter, you may be looking for inspiration before moving forward with the custom home-building process. We created this brief guide to help you pick out some of the best custom home features to choose from.
Every individual and every family will have a distinct set of needs and desires for their home. While some of these options won’t resonate with all situations, we find that the following are some of the best custom home features to include in your design plan. Draw on these for inspiration as you and your designer flesh out the details with your custom home builder.
Elegant and sophisticated, built-in features are a wonderful way to tailor your home to better suit your day-to-day needs. They can optimize your daily routine and add an element of visual interest to your home. Built-ins can include desks, tables, bookshelves, pantries, kitchen nooks, and more. Let your designer know what you value in your daily routine. They can guide your custom home builder toward the best built-in feature options for you.
Make your life just a bit easier by plotting out your laundry room on the same floor as your master bedroom. It can be an arduous task lugging your laundry up and down the stairs every time it’s time to do your chores. Whether you’re choosing to build your master floor upstairs or downstairs, your life will be a lot easier if you can simplify the laundry process by having easier access to it. We suggest having your builder place your laundry or master bedroom upstairs so it’s out of your guests' view.
Cultivate a relaxing master bathroom environment to start your morning or unwind after a long day. This should be a space to get away from it all and indulge in self-care and pampering. Some standout features you may want to consider including in your master bathroom are a walk-in shower, stand-alone tub, or personal walk-in closet. Be sure to select a color scheme that puts you at ease and includes decorative elements that speak to your unique style.
Keep your home clean while also having a dedicated place for your shoes, jackets, backpacks, and other necessities. Your entryway can be crowded and grimy – especially during snowy or muddy conditions. A mudroom is a wonderful custom home addition that can serve as an entry channel for all those muddy shoes to be neatly stored–no more grim tracked into the main home! This can also be a great place for a custom build-in. If you have children, you can include cubby spaces and storage for their backpacks and jackets. You can also build custom cabinets with drawers for additional storage.
Over the past few years, it’s clear that many of us have a renewed appreciation for our outdoor spaces. Cultivating a comfortable, welcoming outdoor living space is a wonderful way to hang on to that drive to get outside. Perhaps your family and friends would make good use of a large deck, patio, or built-in custom fire pit. If you want to add even more value to your outdoor space, you can include an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, or in-ground trampoline. Your design and build team will help you discern what will best fit your needs.
Make cleaning a breeze with a central vacuum system. This handy feature is comprised of hidden pipes throughout the home that helps suck dirt into a 12-gallon canister in the basement. It allows a homeowner to plug in a lightweight, 30-foot hose into the pipes to create an easy-to-transport vacuum system. It’s far easier than lugging around a corded vacuum and it makes cleaning up a breeze.
It’s growing more and more important to cultivate an eco-friendly home. With so many spectacular options available, you can include a number of different features that will best serve you and your family. For instance, a passive solar floorplan can help capture the natural power of the sun while increasing overall efficiency. You can also opt for solar panels to eventually eliminate almost all electrical costs. If you want a more subtle approach, you can include smart appliances such as a smart thermostat, smart lightbulbs, water-efficient appliances, and more.
Building a custom home is no easy feat. Put your faith in a custom home-building team that you can trust to guide you through the process smoothly and present a stunning end result. Forge & Bow is Northern Colorado’s premier design and construction team. We are skilled at taking our clients' visions, optimizing them, and building custom homes that are adored for years to come. Ready to hit the ground running? Get in touch with our team today!
