Working with so many different tastes and styles gives us quite a range of insight into what's trending in home design, and the luxury home features our clients request most often might surprise you. And we have to share because these the top luxury home features of 2020 are practical, smart, and destined to become classics.
1. Smart Home Technology
Smart home technology is on the top of the list when it comes to high-end features in a newly built home. What was decidedly luxury a few years ago is becoming standard thanks to the proliferation of smart home devices. Whether you use Apple, Amazon, or Google, you can control just about everything from lights to your home's temperature with a few clicks on your phone.
2. Open Floor Plans
Homeowners want to entertain, and they want to entertain big. An open floor plan with a kitchen, great room, and dining area is imperative for those who enjoy hosting large scale events for family and friends. The seamless flow from one room to the next encourages guests to mingle while ensuring there's enough room for everyone.
3. Flex Space
Homeowners have also said they want more flexible rooms. For some, that means a bedroom that can convert to a gym in the future. Others may prefer a second primary suite in the lower level that can also be used as a home office. Today's homes are designed with the understanding that a homeowner's needs may change as their family grows. A thoughtful design allows their home to grow with them as those needs change.
3. Sport & Rec Spaces
One of the biggest luxury home features today are indoor or outdoor athletic courts and recreational areas. This feature is ideal for families with kids or professional athletes because it provides ample space to practice. From basement golf simulators to outdoor tennis courts that can convert to a basketball court, we've found a specially designed sports area is a hot luxury must have.
3. Fitness Room
What's the difference between a fitness room and an indoor athletic court? We're glad you asked! While both provide a great place to workout, there are some major distinctions between the two. An indoor athletic court is typically designed to look like a basketball court. In contrast, a fitness room is usually filled with exercise equipment such as a treadmill, free weights, and weight machines. This lets homeowners skip the gym and workout from home at their convenience.
4. Storage and Organization
There's no such thing as too much storage! So, it's no surprise that many homeowners are opting to include a Butler's Pantry in their home design, in addition to a traditional pantry. Many kitchens also include creative cabinet storage like built-in spice racks and utensil holders. Storage solutions extend to the rest of the home as well. Whether it's walk-in closets or built-in shelving, more storage options are important to today's homeowners.
5. Service Kitchens
For those who entertain, the service kitchen is a must-have! This luxury feature allows the host to prepare the meal behind the scenes without heating up the main living area. It also keeps the mess out of the way, and if professional chefs, servers or caterers are managing the meal, it gives them a place away from guests.
If you're building a custom home, there are so many opportunities to design around the life you live! As you can see, many of these luxury home features are specific to the interests of the individual homeowners. What unique features will you come up with for your dream home?
