Custom Home Trends
The Custom Homes Sumner County TN families are building may be leaning towards some new trends you might enjoy. Here are a few custom home features you should consider during the planning stage.
* Super Duper Garages: Having a large garage to accommodate multiple cars, storage space and the ever popular man cave are in. People are also thinking of the stuff they will accumulate as their family grows and they’ll need space to grow with them.
* Work Space: Homes are getting smaller as many families choose to downsize for economical reasons as well as environmental concerns. That means space to do everything from crafts to homework is at a premium. The kitchen is the perfect place to add a little more counter space at desk level with some drawers and cabinets for additional work space for multiple uses.
* The Sandwich Generation: As baby boomers age so do their parents. Building two households in one is also something to consider. From self contained apartments over garages to basement suites, considering where your parents will be in a few years is reason to consider adding an apartment.
* Eco-friendly Choices: Many of the Custom Homes Sumner County TN families are building are eco-friendly from roof to basement. From solar panels to solar water heaters and reclaimed building materials eco-friendly features are very popular and when building from the ground up they are more affordable then adding them to an existing home.
* Chemical Free, Sustainable Finishes: Family friendly homes are also opting for chemical free and sustainable finishes such as bamboo flooring, low VOC paints and natural fabric carpets made of wool. When planning the finishing touches for your home consider natural fabrics and chemical free items that are better for the environment of your home. The air quality of your home will be far cleaner and you will find fewer issues with allergies. Those with asthma will find it easier to breathe as well.
* Drop Zones: These are designated areas with ample electrical outlets where family can drop their phones for recharging as well as for keys, mail, etc. This keeps families organized especially in smaller homes.
Other considerations include large pantries and laundry luxuries such as main floor or second floor locations and chutes. The Custom Homes Sumner County TN families are building can benefit from many of these feature.
Hannah Custom Homes offers the custom homes designing and building for homeowners in Sumner County, TN.