Ways to Make Your Custom Build Stand Out
Wanting to create the home of your dreams that has everything you want and need, but is unique and stands out among the rest too? Read on to learn more!
The unique joy of having your dream home come to life brings a multitude of custom and unique choices that will make your home unlike any other. That is one of the many joys we get from our job; bringing one-of-a-kind ideas to life. This idea also lets us continue focusing on what we believe most. We believe that architecture must be durable, functional, culture-based, and responsive to each individual character and to the desire of each individual client. Our goal is to always provide quality architecture services and to harmoniously improve our build environment one structure at a time. That next structure could be your brand new dream home that's been sitting on your heart and mind for some time now. Today, we are going to be focusing on residential builds but will be taking it one step further. Sometimes you want to add on those few elements that truly make your dream residential build all that you want and then some. Today, we are going to be focusing on building your dream home and adding in elements that will make it stand out! We are also going to be adding in a few tips and suggestions about how to make this dream home look incredibly attractive to future potential buyers, so if you ever want to sell your dream build and build your second dream home with Architecture Plus, you'll be ready to go!
Take your garage to the next level. While you will be thinking a lot about your living spaces through the process of designing your build, don't forget about your storage space too! Your cars, boats, and all of your big and important toys deserve an excellent place of their own. Not to mention, some top-notch protection when the weather begins to get a little hairy come hurricane season. Taking your garage game up a notch is always so impressive, there is nothing like pulling up to a home that has that extra step-up addition in their garage, and that could be your home!
Think about comfort in a whole new way! We love going green as much as possible throughout all of our homes which is another step towards making your home stand out. These smart ways of living can help keep you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter more efficiently, while not killing your bank account.
Adding a bit of luxury never hurts. How about considering the addition of heated flooring in your bathroom? Never take an uncomfortable shower in the cooler months ever again!
Build your home your way. Consider making the first floor your domain and creating a first-floor master with an incredible bathroom and closet to match, maybe even your own terrace or patio.
Go above and beyond when it comes to saving time and keeping your home as clean as you want it to be. Consider adding a centralized vacuum system throughout the house. Cleaning has never been this easy!
Consider all of the lighting inside of your home, but don't forget to add it to the outside of your home as well. Light up your home at night for safety, to create the oasis you've always wanted, and to enjoy it whenever you want to enjoy the outdoors!
Invest and plan for truly spectacular landscaping that matches your home and celebrates the natural landscape and elements that are native to the area around your home.
Natural lighting is a plus here in the Lowcountry! Don't forget to add an amazing amount of windows to maximize the weather here, and don't forget to look up. Adding a skylight can maximize the size of any room and give it even more natural lighting.
We talked about attached storage spaces, but also take the time to really pay attention and design all of the storage inside of your home. From your kitchen to that dream closet you've always wanted. More storage means more opportunities for you to fall in love with your home and for it to be appealing to others in the future too.
Try new and unique ways to add seating areas and storage in your home to maximize every inch of space. Find storage under the stairs or try installing built-in bench seating throughout the home. This will help to always have enough seats in every room anytime you need them!
Take your custom bathroom to a whole other level of luxury with a stunning open walk-in shower!
Add splashes of color where you might least expect it, add shutters to the windows that tie in all the colors of the outside of your home, or make things pop by considering more than one tone for the exterior of your home.
Spend some time creating a breathtaking door and entryway. Make the first few steps into your home ones no one will ever forget.
Plan for outlets everywhere, and for outlets of all kinds. Don't just stick with traditional three-prong outlets, ad USB outlets too!
Celebrate your love of wine or beer with a stunning area to store, show off, and enjoy it. A cellar right under the stairs or surrounding a sitting room could be an amazing addition in style and enjoyment for any wine lover.
We spend so much time considering the four walls around us and the material of the floor. How often do you lookup? Adding a unique statement design to a ceiling can give a room a truly unique and awe-inspiring look and feel.
Keep all living spaces in mind, both inside and out. Having a home built and designed for your right here in the Lowcountry means you get to enjoy it almost all year round. Being able to be outside so much out of the year lends itself to the fact that you have the opportunity to create an outdoor living area just as spectacular as your indoor living areas!
An addition that so many don't consider is how unique stairs can be in the home. You can think outside of the box and create a beautiful piece that really adds to your home's aesthetic while still having a very functional and comfortable set of stairs.
Even the most used rooms don't always get the glamour treatment they deserve, so give them a little extra attention. Have you ever considered putting your laundry room upstairs? It can create an ease of doing laundry since it can be so close to all the bedrooms and bathrooms! Plus you can design it to flow how you've always wanted your laundry room to be and to make it look wonderful so you will always want to fold your clothes the moment they come out of the dryer.
Having a quiet a peaceful space can be hard to come by, especially if your home is located in some high traffic areas, downtown, or right next to a park or public area. Take the next step to give your ears a break and control just how much sound comes into your home by soundproofing it!
Sometimes all you need to do to take a custom home to the next level is to think about exactly what you want and permitting yourself to say yes. Say yes to your dream home! Remember that we are a full-service architectural design firm that specializes in renovation, residential new construction, commercial building design, and the adaptive reuse of older buildings. Are you searching for the right architect for your next project? Reach out to us today to get started! We can't wait to work with you and to build your one-of-a-kind stand-out residential build.