Unique Features to Include in Your Custom Home
There is a lot to consider when building a custom home. Depending on your builder, your options can even get a little overwhelming. From layout to design, to materials, to paint colors and windows, you sure have your plate full. And yet, the process of building a home is part of the fun of the custom home building journey. Here are a couple of really neat, contemporary, and desired features that many homeowners are seeking today.
Consider the Atmosphere
Think themes, architectural designs, and styles, repeating patterns, and/or open spaces. So one of the main things to think about when considering your custom home is the kind of atmosphere and mood you want to create in your home. Are you looking for a modern and sleek home that spells modernity and fashion? Perhaps you’re looking for something that resembles more of your childhood home, something a little more homely and old fashioned? Maybe you’re really into the rustic style. Whatever it might be, considering the kind of atmosphere you’re looking to create in your home will define some of the decisions on special features.
Built-in Shelves
It seems like a small detail, but can really define the space. In the mid 20th century, when the layouts of homes began to change thanks —in large part — to Francis Lloyd Wright, the idea of functional design became prominent. Part of this was maximizing space and improving the way space impacted our lives. Wright had a vision of U.S homes and pushed for a move towards the celebration of individuality and personal connections with nature. He emphasized simplicity and performance. Built-in shelves not only remove the need to have heavy, bulky, and possibly expensive bookshelves that you then have to worry about to match the rest of your home. Instead, designing some beautiful built-in shelves, you not only save space, but you maintain some consistency in your home, keeping furniture to the minimum. Get a sleek and streamlined design without the hassle.
His and Her Closets?
Most people share their closets, sure. But do you have to? If you or the wife sees their closet space as high on the priority list, why not create separate spaces? Create a closet space for both of you. If she likes to hang her dresses and have plenty of room for the shoes and he likes to have his work uniforms pressed and ready to go, why not create individual closet space? Think it’s a bit much? Separate closets are actually a relatively desired feature in a custom home.
Custom Cabinets
Building your new home is the perfect opportunity for adding some custom shelving and really going all out with creativity and individuality. You don’t have to settle for bland colors or subpar materials. This is the moment to make sure you’re looking at the kitchen cabinets or bathroom cabinets and really considering the material you would like to see. So do you want to go full solid wood? Particleboard? Plywood? Metal? Melamine? Thermfoil? There’s plenty of options. Each has its pros and cons and creates a very different and unique atmosphere.
Smart Options
Smart options can often be added afterward, but adding them to the outset will be much easier and make sure that your home has the utmost performance from day one. How about adding a self-programmable thermostat and smart HVAC systems that will make your life easier and improve your energy bills. Cullers Homes has Energy efficient homes and we strive to ensure that all of our homes are already as energy-efficient as possible. Adding some smart options to this will only increase your home’s functionality.
A Dog Bathing Station
Are you a dog lover? Who isn’t? This might seem like a small detail but it not only adds novelty to your home but it makes cleaning up so much easier and convenient. A doggy bathing station is a small addition that can be added in the garage, downstairs bathroom, out in the backyard, or anywhere else you might see fit. You can make it match the style of your bathrooms and make it for your ever-growing pooch family.
Choose the Trusted Name in Custom With Cullers Homes
At Custom Homes, our builds are an art all of their own, of course. It requires some expertise and knowledge of construction and building requirements. As a custom home builder, our responsibility is fulfilling the client’s vision while ensuring there is a sturdy and functional structure to support it. Not only that but we can help you develop your design or give suggestions based on our expertise. After all, our goal is to bring your vision to life. Call Cullers Homes for the utmost excellence in your newly built custom home.
