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7 features you must-have to maximise home luxury

In the process of building your luxury home? Here are 7 must-haves that you won’t want to miss out on.

1 - Butlers pantry

Up the level of luxury in your home by keeping the chaos out of sight using a butler's pantry.

A butler’s pantry is the perfect way to enhance that luxurious feeling in your home & here’s why:

• The extra bench space means you can easily host large dinner parties and even allows room for a buffet-style setup and warming plates.
• It’s the perfect place to display or store valuables such as fine china.
• You can up your hosting game by adding a home bar with a wine cooling rack, ice machine, etc.
• Butler’s pantries can come with all the extras- an extra sink, dishwasher and fridge/freezer (perfect for large families, meal prepping or having family come to stay).

Butler’s pantries also allow for a sense of relaxation in your main kitchen area. They eliminate clutter and store non-aesthetically pleasing items such as microwaves, toasters, pet food, etc. You can easily leave the dishes for later, close the door and relax without having to see the mess - how luxurious!

2 - Smart home features

You’re out of town and realise you left the air conditioning turned on at home? What a waste of money and energy, right? Well, by including Smart home features in your luxury home build, you can control your air-con (and more) from anywhere in the world with just the click of a button.

The popularity of smart home features continues to grow & we can see why.

Smart home systems allow you to have complete control over your luxury homes:

• Lighting
• Temperature
• Security Systems
• Entertainment Systems

These features open the door to a whole new world of convenience and luxury. Whether you’re hosting a party, in the middle of a hard-core workout or baking fresh goods, you can use your smart home features to set the tone. Quickly match whatever mood you’re in by adjusting the music, temperature and lighting right then and there, on your smart device.

Be sure to impress your friends, family, and yourself by adding smart home features to your next luxury build.

3 - Home gym

Love the gym? Hated not being able to go when in Covid lockdown? Never miss the gym again by adding a home gym to your luxury home build.

Home gyms are extremely luxurious yet practical at the same time. They make it easy for the whole family to stay fit and healthy in the comfort of their own home.

Gyms can be quite inconvenient, especially if you have a busy schedule. Even if you do manage to go to the gym, it's often overcrowded and loud, the equipment is always occupied, and it’s not very hygienic. By adding a home gym to your luxury build, you can rest assured that you’ll never have to pay for a gym membership again or waste fuel going to a gym 15 minutes away.

Other benefits of including a home gym in your luxury home are:

• You can design it to suit your needs, such as wheelchair accessibility.
• You can choose which equipment works best for you rather than using brands you don’t like at public gyms.
• You can add all the features you want such as aircon, a TV, a sound system, etc.

Be sure to add a gym to your luxury home so you don’t miss out on these benefits.

4 - Integrated kitchen appliances

It can be hard to find the right kitchen appliances that fit your specific wants and needs. You might not have a lot of space, or you might not be able to find appliances that match the style of your kitchen. Integrated fridges, freezers and dishwashers are the perfect solutions.

How do integrated kitchen appliances amplify the feel of your luxury home?

• They are fully customisable (Choose the right colour, shape and style to match the aesthetic of your kitchen).
• They are built to last and are proven to live longer than normal kitchen appliances.
• They are quieter (no more weird noises coming from your dishwasher!)
• They save an impeccable amount of space compared to normal kitchen appliances.
• Unless you choose silver, you won’t have to worry about those smudged finger marks all over your fridge.

Along with the above benefits, integrated kitchen appliances provide an effortless, fully flush, seamless look to your kitchen. This allows for a cosy vibe where cooking dinner will no longer feel like a chore, which is a luxury in itself.

5 - Motorised blinds

One of the simplest, yet most effective swaps you can make in your luxury build is adding motorised blinds.

Instead of adding curtains that bunch up on either side of your windows/doors, including motorised blinds, will make for a seamless and luxurious look.

Providing a crisp & clean vibe, motorised blinds also deliver convenience. If you already have blinds, you’d know how irritating it can be when the chords get mixed up! Well, with motorised blinds- that will never be a problem again. Simply click a button on a remote to change the entire vibe of your house, from cosy & relaxing to open & inviting.

6 - Mudroom

A mudroom is an excellent add-on to your luxury home and will fit in perfectly! Mudrooms are strategically placed directly off of your garage or front door for practicality and convenience.

Perfect for busy families, they eliminate a large percentage of mess. No more cleaning up grass or mud that has been brought inside from the shoes of your little ones. Simply walk into the mudroom, dump your shoes and leave the mess behind before heading inside your luxury home.

Mudrooms are the perfect place to leave wet umbrellas that you don’t want dripping through the house as you come in. Storing everyday coats in your mudroom is a luxury as you can quickly grab them on your way out the door, meaning you’ll never forget your coat and have to suffer through a cold day again.

7- Customised designer lighting

Lighting is a key part of any room or feature, but it's often an afterthought when it comes to design. One way to enhance home luxury is by not compromising on style, function, placement or practicality when choosing light fixtures and features.

Here are our favourite things about Designer Lighting:

• Dimmable (perfect for watching movies).
• Adds ambience and sets the mood.
• Makes special features truly shine.
• Completely customisable (shape, colour, size, everything).
• Great for little ones who are afraid of the dark & need to use the toilet or find their way around at night.

If you’re looking for a basic but effective addition to upscale your luxury home, we recommend adding customised lighting to your toilets, stair railings, kitchen benchtops, and more.