There are so many things to think about and consider when you begin to build a new house or are looking for a new house to buy that may still be under construction. You have to think about the layout, what features you want, whether you want a regular door or barn doors for home decor. These are such important decisions because these custom touches are going to be what you live with for many years or possibly for the rest of your life. Below are seven of the best features of 2020 that will take your new house to the next level.
Customize Your Shelving
Before your home is built or finished, it is a good idea to get custom shelving built into your area. Not only are the custom shelves great for storage and decor, but they can also act as a focal point in a large room that draws the eye in. This is a really great way to maximize your investment and create a space that is truly customized to your taste and an original way to store your stuff.
High Ceilings
You may not have the biggest house in the world or maybe even in your neighborhood, but you can certainly make people think that your house is a lot bigger than it is. You can do this by simply raising up your ceiling. Even raising it only a couple of feet can make all of the difference in the world. It will not only make the space in your home feel bigger, but it will also feel more dramatic once all of the finishing touches, light fixtures, and wall art are put in. It is a really easy trick on the eyes and it makes all of the difference in the world.
Laundry Room on the Same Floor as Your Bedrooms
If you have a two-story house, the last thing you want to do is haul all of the laundry up and down the stairs five times a day, or once for that matter. Putting your laundry room on the same floor as your bedrooms make your everyday tasks much more convenient, and it adds value to your home should you ever want to sell it.
Mudrooms
Mudrooms are a huge thing that homeowners love, but they are hard to come by unless you have them installed on your own. Most homeowners say that if they could get something else in their house that they wished for, it would be a mudroom. This is a small room that goes between your front door and your garage or outer door. It is where you can take off coats, rain jackets, and muddy shoes so that you don’t have that extra clutter or mud going through your home. It does not have to be large or luxurious, just a small closet-size space with a bench and shoe cubbies will be something you fall in love with, especially on days with bad weather.
His and Her Closets
Most master bedrooms come with a singular closet that has to be shared. And a woman sharing a closet is almost impossible because, let’s face it, women just have more clothes. Getting two closets in the bedroom is becoming more and more popular. It creates more storage space, serves a great function, and adds value to your home. And it will more than likely save you and your loved one from a lot of arguments over closet space.
Heated Floors
Heated floors are perhaps one of the best things that you can install into your home. It requires you to put warming coils under your floorboards and then put your flooring down on top of it. All it takes is the flip of a switch and your floors will instantly begin warming up, which means no more mornings of walking over cold floors. It is an amazing feature that keeps you extra cozy in the winter and makes getting out of the warm bed or a warm shower a little bit less miserable.
Heated Driveway
A heated driveway is the epitome of luxury especially for those who live in incredibly cold climates. A heated driveway means you no longer have to worry about shoveling away snow and keeps your car and driveway from icing over in the winter. It is a great purchase for anyone who would rather spend their time in the car and on the road than in the cold shoveling snow.
