Part of the fun of choosing to build a brand-new home is imagining all the features you can include. It’s a good idea to take the time to create a list of features you’re interested in having in your home - after all, you’re likely going to be living in your new home for many years. Why not get exactly what you want from the very beginning? Here are a few features to consider.
- A Master Suite
- An Upgraded Kitchen and Bathrooms
- Energy Efficiency
- A Laundry Room on the Upper Floor
- A Bonus Room
- Low Maintenance Materials
- A Deck
- Lots of Storage Space
- A Mudroom
A Master Suite
Think about how much you’d enjoy retiring to a large master bedroom for some peace and quiet. Also, you’d have a spacious bathroom with bathtub, double sinks and counter space for all of your toiletries. Plus, if you ever decide to sell your home, a master suite adds to your home’s value.
Upgraded Kitchen and Bathrooms
Choosing an upgraded kitchen and bathrooms for your brand-new home can benefit you in many ways. First, you get to enjoy a home such as our Monterey model with a kitchen featuring a large island and a breakfast bar where family members can enjoy a snack or meal while chatting. Stainless steel appliances, a walk-through pantry and nook are all features both practical and decorative in your kitchen’s design.
An upgraded master bathroom such as the one in our Kingston II model with a double vanity, bathtub and walk-in closet make the space all the more inviting. Our Kingsway model has a bathroom with bathtub on the upper floor accessible to occupants of the two bedrooms located there. Going with an upgraded kitchen and bathrooms from the start helps you avoid making expensive renovations in the future.
Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency should certainly be high on the list of fantastic features for your new home. An energy-efficient heating and cooling system reduces your monthly energy bill. Adequate insulation and quality windows go hand in hand with an energy-efficient HVAC system. An energy-efficient dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, washer and more, are environmentally friendly and save on your utility bills.
A Laundry Room on the Upper Floor
Another feature you may want to include on your list is a laundry room located on the upper floor of your home. (Of course, if you go with a bungalow style this would be a non-issue.) Our Kananaskis and Robinson models are just two examples of home designs with a laundry room on the upper floor. It would be a short walk from any of the bedrooms to the laundry room for easy access.
A Bonus Room
A bonus room is a feature many new homeowners like to include on their list of must-have features. Some families have specific plans for a bonus room such as making it into a home movie theatre, guest room, exercise area or nursery. Other families include this feature on their list because they want the luxury of having an extra room such as the one in our Stanley II model available if needed.
Low Maintenance Materials
Choosing low maintenance materials for your new home means you have features in your home that look great and are easy to care for. Vinyl plank flooring is one example of a low maintenance feature. Quartz countertops in a kitchen or bathroom are also low maintenance because they’re resistant to scratches.
A Deck
Do you like to sit outside to read, listen to music or just enjoy the sounds of birds and wildlife around you? If so, then a deck is likely to be on your fantastic features list. Also, your deck is likely to appeal to many potential buyers if you ever decide to sell.
Lots of Storage Space
A walk-in closet in the master bedroom, a kitchen pantry, a bonus room as well as a spacious closet in each bedroom. A home design with a few or all of these features means you enjoy lots of storage space, so you have peace of mind about the safety of your possessions.
A Mudroom
A mudroom is a place where you can hang up coats and hats as well as take off muddy boots and shoes. You can even use this space to wipe the muddy paws of a dog who loves to run through puddles on a rainy day! Having a mudroom like the one in our Savannah model can be the difference between seeing muddy footprints on your floors and keeping your floors print free!
Consider the Features You Don’t Need
While deciding what features you need for your new home, take some time to think about the features you can do without. For instance, if your family owns just one car, then you can do without a triple car garage. Or, if you just have one child left at home, you probably don’t need a design with three bedrooms besides the master bedroom.
Think about the present and future needs of your family as you consider features for your brand-new Calgary home. This is the easiest way to end up with a home you love from the first day you step through the front door.
