Four of the Top Trends in Austin Luxury Homes

When you think of luxury homes, you may imagine a beautiful house built to look fantastic from every angle, inside and out. But the truth of the matter is, these houses are not just about looks. The best luxury homes today offer many convenient features that can make day-to-day life more enjoyable. Here's a look at four trends that are gaining in popularity with homeowners:

 

Built-in Storage 

This convenient feature is currently found in nearly every room of a luxury home. Libraries and offices feature custom-designed storage for books, but also to display awards, trophies, or prized travel mementos. Children's playrooms may have an entire wall filled with different-sized compartments built to accommodate all sizes of toys and mementos. 

Personalized Touches 

Builders work closely with their clients to put customized finishes on luxury homes so that the space becomes personalized and fits the most discerning of tastes. Some of these details are built on the exterior of the house. This might include a pergola to offer shade and comfort to outdoor areas.  Backyard entertaining spaces feature fireplaces, full outdoor kitchens, projection screens for movie nights, and other home accessories,  perfect for hosting guests or keeping the family entertained. Another hot trend for car enthusiasts is a car lift, which adds a  third or fourth needed parking area.

Exercise Space 

Exercise areas vary greatly from house to house. Yoga enthusiasts often request a customized room with rice paper paneling, natural light, and a raised yoga platform, where as more traditional gym goers will likely want free weights, stationary machines, and other standard gym equipment. Families can stay active in the home with the inclusion of a racquetball court, half-basketball court, or indoor/outdoor pool.  New pool features include cozy grottos, fun-shaped slides, in-pool seating, and waterfalls.

Automation 

Technology is also a major factor in the high-end luxury home. Homeowners can opt to have control of lighting, heating and cooling; all their home electronics; and security systems. In-house control stations give homeowners absolute control of all lighting and electronic devices in the home. In fact, many of a homes technology is now smart phone reliant, and can be activated and deactivated from anywhere through the owner's smartphone.