What comes to your mind when you think of a ‘luxury home?’ Many people envision walls adorned with expensive paintings, a Victorian-era-style wine cellar, and spa-like bathrooms. While they’re not wrong, the idea of a luxury home has changed quite a lot.
Creating a luxurious living space is about incorporating subtle details and features that bring comfort to homeowners. A space that includes modern features, without compromising on vintage charm.
Here are five high-end features that can upgrade your living space into a luxurious haven.
Open Floor Plan
If all luxury homes have one thing in common, it is the feeling of spaciousness and the room to move between different parts of the home. This is achieved through an open floor plan. By removing interior walls and creating an illusion of a grand space, homeowners can make their space more inviting and luxurious.
Moreover, with fewer walls, natural light can easily flow freely throughout the house, reducing your dependence on artificial light sources. With an open floor plan, the living, dining, kitchen, and even outdoor areas all flow together. This creates a cohesive living environment, which is not only modern but also aesthetically pleasing.
Heated Floors
Imagine waking up on a cold winter morning and walking barefoot to the kitchen or bathroom as the heated floors warm your toes. Comfort is one of the distinguishing features of a luxury home, and is more easily attainable than you’d think.
Heated floors, also known as radiant floor heating, are systems that utilize either electric cables or hot water pipes installed underneath the floors to create a warm surface. While the two mechanisms perform similar tasks, they vary in functionality and costs.
Electric Systems
With electrical floor heating systems, cables are embedded in the floors to generate heat. These are less expensive to install but require robust maintenance and upkeep to prevent electrical problems.
Hydronic Systems
Hydronic floor heating systems use pipes to circulate hot water throughout the house. The initial cost of installation might be high, but they require minimal upkeep. Hydronic systems are well-suited for large spaces, such as living rooms or kitchens.
Remember that heated floor systems are not suitable for all types of floors. For instance, tile, stone, and concrete floors retain heat better than other materials, making them a compatible material. In comparison, carpeting is not generally the most suited, since it tends to insulate the floor.
Apex Blinds
Apex windows are the staple of a luxury home. They are usually installed in high-ceilinged spaces, such as lofts, great rooms, or on the rear elevations of a home. They draw the eye upwards so your space appears grand and has a dramatic focal point.
But have you ever thought about the coverings for these gable end windows? Enter apex window blinds, beautifully engineered to suit your home’s interior design and ensure maximum comfort. Apex blinds are motorised and can be controlled using an app. Many apex blinds can be integrated with your home’s existing smart technology system. Other benefits of apex blinds include:
- Noise control
- Blackout effect
- Temperature control
- Easy installation
- Easy cordless operation
- Years of motor performance guarantee
With apex blinds and shades, you can take your high-ceilinged windows to the next level.
Smart Home Technology
As technology weaves into the fabric of our daily lives, smart home technology has gained immense popularity. Think of it as a setup where appliances and devices are connected and controlled automatically or remotely with an internet connection. The devices can be accessed through a central point, such as your phone or tablet.
Examples of smart home technology systems include:
- Smart bulbs
- Smart blinds
- Smart thermostats
- Smart security systems, such as motion sensors, video cameras, and smoke detectors
- Smart appliances, such as refrigerators, microwaves, or coffee makers
Imagine waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee or coming home to the perfect thermostat setting. With smart home technology, this is no longer a dream.
Most smart home integrated devices are capable of learning your everyday habits. As a result, they can automatically adjust the levels to your preference. Automated device operation can also save you money in the long run.
Home Gym
Going to the gym is not always convenient, especially for those with busy schedules. Even after wasting fuel and dealing with traffic, you might still find the gym to be overcrowded and loud. Home gyms are, therefore, a practical alternative.
Building a home gym involves purchasing the necessary equipment, selecting a layout and design that suits your preferences, and incorporating high-end features. You can also add a TV and a sound system to get the feeling of working out in a real gym (minus the people!)
Maintain your health and that of your family by incorporating a home gym into your living space.
