7 Must-Haves When Building A Custom Home in 2023
During the pandemic, housing trends changed how we use our home and what’s important to us when it comes to home design. There’s now a focus on multi-use spaces, home offices, sustainable materials, and outdoor living in home design. Our clients in Oklahoma are continuing to embrace the open-concept floor plan and it’s still king in contemporary home design.
If you want to design a home that keeps up with the times, here are 7 must-haves to include in your custom home design and floor plan.
MATERIALS: ECO-FRIENDLY, DURABLE, AND EASY-TO-CLEAN
Home buyers and builders are trending towards eco-friendly, sustainable materials that don’t harm the environment. Home buyers are also looking for durable and easy-to-clean materials for interior surfaces and exteriors.
Easy-clean surfaces and materials ensure that your home will be in great condition for years to come. Easy-clean surfaces also save you time and money in the long-run.
SMART HOME LIGHTING AND OTHER SMART HOME FEATURES
Incorporating smart home technology into your custom home build has never been easier. And in fact, we think it is easier to design your home with this technology in mind rather than adding it on the backend. A great home designer like one of the professionals at CHD will be able to help you add thoughtful Smart features like smart lights, smart blinds, smart thermometers, smart home security, and more.
DOUBLE DOWN ON OUTDOOR LIVING OPTIONS
We have seen more of our clients looking for outdoor living opportunities for their front and back yards. Some popular outdoor living options include a pergola in the front, large front covered porches, oversized covered back patios, master patios, and four-seasons rooms.
A back covered patio with a pergola area is also a popular choice. It’s safe to say that home buyers are looking for ways to maximize outdoor living. A great designer will be able to help you plan your backyard to make the most of your space.
OVERSIZED KITCHEN ISLANDS
Double islands in the kitchen or oversized custom kitchen islands are here to stay. Double islands do the opposite of what they say. They help the cooks in the kitchen feel less isolated. Having a large kitchen island with knee space for bar seating is a great way to add another conversation and entertaining space to your living area. We can help you add custom design features to your kitchen island like thoughtfully placed, or even hidden electrical outlets.
PANTRY CUPBOARDS
Pantry cupboards are making a return! These long pantries make the most out of overhead kitchen space and create an array of storage solutions. Plus when well designed and built they make a kitchen look regal and stately. We love pantry cupboards and their minimalist design! When designed to flow with a home’s aesthetic they can look quite clean and impressive.
SUN TUNNELS FOR ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT
Sun tunnels are tubular skylights that run from the home’s roof windows and allow natural light into the central living spaces. Polished sheet metal tubing acts like a mirror reflecting light into the main areas. They look great and are eco-friendly.
SPACE FOR AN EXTRA REFRIGERATOR
Today’s home buyers are tired of making several trips to the grocery store throughout the week and many are looking for extra refrigerator or freezer space.
We can help you design a kitchen that has room for a 36’ refrigerator or we can carve out space for you to have a side by side refrigerator and freezer in your kitchen. We can also make space for a second fridge or freezer in your panty.
READY TO START DESIGNING YOUR CUSTOM HOME?
Let us help you build your dream custom home. At Creative Home Designs, we understand that every home buyer is unique and has specific needs. If you are in the Tulsa, OKC, Norman, Dallas Fort Worth, or Northwest Arkansas area and are looking for a creative team to help you design your dream floor plan and help you bring your ideal home to life, contact us today and let’s make something amazing together.