Luxury Home Design Takes Some Turns
Floor-to-ceiling windows, often referred to as window walls, instantly give a space the feeling of open, airy elegance and a focal point of a room. Abundant natural light and an unhindered view help blur the line between the outdoors and the indoors. The abundant natural light can brighten a space and meld outdoor and indoor living. It also makes a room feel larger and operable windows allow an abundance of fresh air and elegance into the home.
Open Floor Concept is slowly becoming a timeless design for most luxury kitchens. As a focal ;point of so many hems the kitchen being open to a dining and living area makes an inviting space and one that seems larger than the actual square footage and a must for most new home builds. Fancy countertops and large islands are also being built into most new luxury homes.
Hidden rooms, Bookcases, floorboards and mirrors are not often exactly what they seem to be. Hidden rooms behind them can give a home its unique design and something meaningful to the owne whether its a wine room, secret office or out of sight storage. Other concealed rooms can be used for a kids playroom, cellar or media room.
Pools being integrated into the initial design of the home has become an important trend. Builders need to allow for certain code regulations when building next to a structure. Pools become like the kitchen a focal point of the home particularly in Houston’s long outdoor season.
David Gordon is the founder of Aspire Homes, a luxury homebuilder. He founded Aspire (formerly Whitestone Builders) in 2004 with the goal of reinventing the custom home-building process. Gordon graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Construction Management.