If you’ve chosen to build your new house rather than buy one that’s already been established, then you might be looking at how you can make this your one true dream house from day one. You wouldn’t be alone in that either, because elevating the interior and exterior of your home to reflect your vision is what most people want for their homes.
A lot of thought goes into planning the design and building for a new house and choosing the house. Plans and fixtures for the interior are big priorities, but most people skip out on the exterior as a result. The exterior of the home, however, should be something that you consider from day one. From the roof that you choose to the front door colour that you pick, the exterior of your home is going to say a lot about you as a family.
You don’t want to end up with a home that’s stylish and beautiful on the inside, but less than inviting on the outside. You want it to have personality and street appeal, and you want it to look impressive. Things like a sturdy lighted handrail and a pathway that moves to the front door before moving around the house can make your home look instantly impressive and inviting. It should be a home that people want to walk into.
Designing a luxury home that considers both the interior and exterior of your house takes a lot of work, but you can elevate the exterior of your home with some luxury finish ideas that allow you to stay happy for years to come. Let’s take a look at some of the luxury finish ideas that can really help your house to stand out.
Materials
Think about the feature materials for the front of your house. You get to design your materials from the ground up from the day that the building begins. For your home, you have to have the goal that you want to choose something that gives your home street presence. It should have touches of your own personality, so think about whether you want brick, metal or wooden slats.
You want to think of a facade for your home that’s going to give you the elevated look and the luxury that you’re looking for. You want to suit the style that you’re going for and convey the aesthetic you want. It’s these feature materials that are really going to make a big difference to the way people view your home. It’s also going to make a difference to how you feel about your house. You want to come home from work and be able to smile at what you’ve achieved.
Doors
What type of doors do you want? Doors may always feel like such a minor detail, but think about the front door of the house that you walked past for years, and loved. It will help you know exactly what type of front door makes you feel impressed and in awe. You want something luxurious, so often double front doors can give you that. The entrance of your home is going to welcome everyone. You want it to look good, you want it to be grand, and you want it to be secure.
Choosing glass fronted doors is a great idea, but only if the glass itself is frosted to give you that additional layer of privacy. Do you want some heavy oak doors that push in slowly? Your front door is one of the first hints to your visitors of what the interior could look like, so you want it to be reflective of the style of your home. Choosing a heavy wood, for example, shows that the inside of your home needs protection. It also shows that you’ve chosen a front door that you want to be impressive from the moment people look at it.
Don’t forget to consider the colour of your door. A brightly coloured front door can be very inviting and it can draw the eye, whereas a dark coloured front door allows you to kind of blend in with the rest of the neighborhood.
Walkways
Create a welcoming entrance. The walkway is going to be the first step, quite literally, that people take to a welcoming entrance to your home. Extra paving or stepping stones out of the front can be a great way to create a feature walkway to your front door. Beautiful florals, modern paving patterns and well-placed natural greenery can give the path to your front door the curb appeal that you’re looking for. Garden lights can highlight your path at night, and if you’ve got a stairway, those lighted LED handrails can really add that touch of elegance. You want your home to feel welcoming and inviting, not just for your guests, but for yourself too. So don’t hesitate to make it as aesthetically pleasing as possible.
Light it up. Clever use of lighting is going to be one of the best ways to create a stylish and welcoming look for the exterior of your house. Apart from looking good, it is also a wonderful feature as a security measure. When you’re coming home late at night and you’re parking on the driveway, you can see your way to the front of your home.
Opting for solar lighting isn’t just an energy efficient option, but it also helps you to be able to light up your house without having to have the lights blazing all night. Lighting can make a very big difference to the way the front of your home looks in terms of its luxury appeal. A house that is shrouded in darkness doesn’t really portray luxurious aesthetics. So have some soft lighting to up-light your house and make it look impressive.
Alfresco areas
Don’t forget about the Alfresco area. Consider how large you’d like your outdoor entertainment area to be at the front and the back of your house. Think about the direction the sun will set and what effect this will have on your family members and guests. You want more light on the alfresco in the afternoon when it’s more likely to be used, especially after work. It should be positioned to capture the most light in the later hours so that it stays warmer for longer. Your alfresco is an extension of the interior of your house, so try to pull the same aesthetic look from the inside to the outside. This is a great way to ensure that people feel like they are invited to come and sit down and relax with you.
Outdoor areas
Elevate your outdoor entertainment. Outdoor entertaining for most people is a way of life in the summer months. A well-designed outdoor area is an absolute must if you want to be impressive. Do you want enough space for an outside kitchen, or do you just want a covered area for a barbeque and a set of tables and chairs? With a bit of planning and consideration, you’ll be able to have your vision for an entertainment space outside, meeting your expectations from day one. Outdoor dining is always a luxury item to have, so make sure that you’re planning it correctly so that it looks good, it feels good, and it makes you want to spend time outside.
Home security
Elevate your home security. While we’ve talked a lot about lighting up the house, we should consider the fact that motion sensor lights are great for those after-hours protection options. You can always consider security cameras and lights, and you can also improve the security with heavy locks on the windows and the doors. You can never put a price on the peace of mind that extra security measures are going to give you, and that means investing in exterior security is worthwhile. Want security and luxury together? Think about having a sliding gate at the foot of your driveway.
These luxury finish ideas are really going to help your home to come to life and be elevated in the vision you’ve always held. A luxury finish is going to help you to feel like this is your dream home from day one.
