So, you’ve found the perfect plot of land, and you’re ready to realise your dreams of building your very own home from the ground up. But with all of the choices now available to you, from construction materials to the perfect layout to the finishes, your mind is likely whirring with information and more questions than you had before.
Building your luxurious dream home is a monumental task, if you don’t get everything exactly as you’d hoped, will you be disappointed at the end of it? What if, when you’re done, you think of something that you wish you had known of before? Don’t let the doubt creep in before you’ve even started the project, instead, make sure that you’re well informed from the outset so that you are free to consider every possibility and make the best choices for your luxurious new abode.
With that in mind we take a look below at six trends luxury homeowners are utilising for their new builds this year to create the refined home they’ve always dreamed of.
Smart homes
With technology at the forefront of everything we do these days, it makes sense to utilise this to the best of our abilities, and this certainly applies to the homebuilding process right through to the tech used in your home once it’s complete. From useful tools like contractors estimating software, which enables you to receive construction quotes in minutes and make instant changes to the design, which is automatically reflected in the price, all the way to integrated smart technology where you can control energy, lighting and security from one device, life is about to become a lot easier.
High aesthetic appeal
All luxury homes have a certain something that makes them stand apart from the rest. Size sometimes plays a factor, high-tech gadgets will help, but ultimately it’s the aesthetics that set them apart from the standard. Partner up with an architect who will incorporate creative elements into your home’s exterior and interior design to give it the wow factor and make it unique from the rest. This is your dream home after all and it should be nothing short of exquisite, so consider how you can customise it to make it a reflection of you and your style, while highlighting the things you love the most.
Sustainability in mind
Sustainability is a big topic and, when you have the responsibility of building your home from the ground up, you have the option to create a home that you’re proud of, from the moment you begin. Whether through the use of sustainable and locally sourced materials, the practices used when crafting your brand-new home, to the energy efficiency when it’s ready to live in such as the use of LED lighting and solar panels, there’s plenty to bear in mind here.
Natural materials
Natural stone and wood are two of the biggest materials used when creating a beautiful home and they can be used in varying ways to induce particular feelings, while being extremely practical too. Stone is durable, elegant and versatile, depending on the interior style you’re seeking, and can be used in flooring, fireplaces, worktops, bathrooms and the like, while wood adds warmth, is very adaptable, can last when cared for properly and can be used in flooring, furniture, walls and more.
Open floor plans
A popular trend in recent years, and one that isn’t looking like it’s going anywhere, is an open plan layout. Gone are the days when our home’s shared spaces were all boxed in, kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms and the like are being opened up to create a contemporary aesthetic and a calming flow with zones sectioning areas off by way of subtle differences to lighting and the use of different flooring and rugs.
The wellness factor
The desire to create a home that encompasses a range of uses in one place has grown exponentially since we were shut away in our homes during the pandemic and, with plenty of people working and running businesses from home, it’s still a want for many. Whether it’s a home gym, yoga studio, indoor sauna or pool, or expansive bi-fold doors that open up to an inviting outdoor retreat, wellness is a key trend that isn’t going anywhere.
