Building your dream home is a labor of love, It is also much more difficult to achieve than you might think.
Most of us know the big things we want in our dream homes from sophisticated luxury bathrooms to stunning formal gardens, but we do not always think about the little things, nor do we always think outside the box about all of the things that it is actually possible to include in a house design when you are building from scratch.
With that in mind, here are a few things I think every dream home should have, that might just inspire you to asking your architect to modify the plans and make your dream house even more dreamy than you imagined.
1. A secret room
How amazing would it be to have a hidden room in your home, just like they do in the movies? Having your very own room concealed behind a bookshelf, for example, will give you a space where you can hide away and truly relax, and if you have kids, they will absolutely love the magic of having their very own concealed space that will make them the best at playing hide-and-seek when they have their friends over.
2. A balcony
This might seem like a pretty simple thing, but having your own balcony attached to each bedroom can be truly transformative, There’s nothing like being able to wake in the morning, fling open the bedroom doors, and be able to sit and bask in the sun with a great view out over the neighborhood and a hot cup of coffee to wake you up. Balconies are the best.
3. An outdoor kitchen
If you are a family that loves spending time outdoors in the fresh air with the sounds of birds singing overhead to help you relax, and if you love entertaining too, then having your very own outdoor kitchen is ideal. It enables you to not only eat but also cook outdoors in great comfort. Add an outdoor bar, and your yard will be party central for your family and friends forevermore.
4. A dressing room
If you are into your fashion and you have a lot of clothing and shoes to accommodate, then a dedicated dressing room where you can neatly store all of your outfits, and where you have a big dressing table that you can sit at to apply your makeup and get dressed at each morning is an amazing luxury that will really make you feel you re living the good life.
5. An indoor slide
Okay, so this is a bit of a wildcard, but if you are designing your own home -the help of a good architect, which you can find at ArchiPro, would be useful when doing this – then adding quirky features is a big part of the fun, and there are few features more enjoyable than an indoor slide, especially for your children. It will make coming down to breakfast each morning so much more fun!
6. A spa bathtub
This is such a simple thing to add in to any new home design, but it is one of those things that really will make you feel like you are living in the lap of luxury. Every time you sink into the tub and turn on the jets, your stresses will melt away and you’ll feel like a queen, especially if you take a nice glass of wine and a good book in there with you.
7. An outdoor fireplace
Did you know you can actually build a fireplace into your porch? Not only does it look amazing, but it transforms your porch area into a really cozy space where you can sit and relax in the evening, even in the fall and winter months, with a good book and simply enjoy being. If you value time spent outdoors, then a porch fireplace will make your dream home even more dreamy.
8. A treehouse
If you have kids, then a big luxurious treehouse will make the perfect playhouse for them, and if you don’t, well you’ll probably enjoy hanging out in a big fancy cabin in the treetops when you feel like chilling out a bit more, too.
Your dream home is yours alone, so you should obviously design it with your own wants, needs, and loves in mind, but at least consider adding some or all of the above because they will definitely enhance any home and make it even more amazing to live in!
