Choosing the Best High End Property for Your New Home

The average American will move 11.4 times in their lifetime. If you’re ready to settle down in your dream home, the first step is finding the perfect location.

Your location is arguably the most important aspect of building a high end property. You can’t build your location. You can only take advantage of the location once you’ve purchased your site.

Read on to learn how you can choose the best location for your home.

Where Do You Want to Live?

When you begin designing your home, the location will be one of the most important factors to consider. Here are a few things to think about:

• Proximity to your work


• Community


• Convenience for local amenities


• Caliber of nearby schools


• Cost of the site


• Property taxes


• And more

While it can be tempting to choose one of the first sites you see so you can get started, the more thought you put into your location, the better.

Think carefully about the schools in the district. Can you easily drop the kids at school or are there transport options? Are you close to public transport? Can you quickly run down to the store for milk?

Once you’ve found a location that may suit for your high end property, it’s time to evaluate your site. This will ensure that you can find the best part of the site for the property.

Here are some things to consider:

Slope

This can have a big impact on how much your project will cost. Houses placed on a slope cost more to build due to greater complications.

Consider whether your property needs to be placed on the slope. Maybe it could be placed at the bottom or top- to take advantage of the views without making the build longer and more complicated.

Soil

Soils can vary hugely from one site to another. From solid rock to loose sand, and everything in between, you’ll often have a large variety within the same site.

Soil type can impact how long your build takes and how much it costs. You may also want to contact excavators and builders with experience in that area and see what they’ve encountered near the site.

Soils retain and drain water differently, and also have different capacities for bearing structural loads.

Sun

Most homes are designed with the most important living spaces (family room, dining room, kitchen) at the back. Those are the rooms which need the most sunlight. And you’ll usually have the largest and most expensive windows in these rooms.

For these rooms to get the most sun, they need to face south. You’ll also find that the easiest way to keep the heat in is to reduce how many windows you have.

Where is the Best High End Property?

Building a home from scratch isn’t going to be a simple job. But it can also be one of the most rewarding life experiences around. The best thing you can do is take your time when looking for your location.

Ready to build your dream home? Get in touch today to learn how we can make this process as stress-free and rewarding as possible.

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Contact the custom builder in Scottsdale at Peak One Builders & Restoration to learn more. Request a free estimate or call 480-378-0611 now!

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5 Features You Must Include in Your Luxury Home Plans

Whether you’re remodeling a luxury home or building a new one, you have no shortage of options.

Should you add a tasting room onto the wine cellar? An outdoor movie theater beside the pool? A candy room for the kids or grandkids?

With so many great ideas to choose from, it’s tough to narrow down the list. But whatever you envision for your custom home design, there are some features you must include.

Read on for five must-have features you’ll want to add to your luxury home plans.

5 Must-Have Features in Your Luxury Home Plans

1. Open Floor Plan

Your luxury home isn’t truly luxurious without a grand entryway to greet you.

A recent survey by Coldwell Banker lists an open floor plan as the number one criteria in any luxury home plans.

When you step into your foyer, you’ll want to see soaring ceilings and a sweeping staircase (or two). Decorative marble or hardwood flooring and an elegant chandelier will open up even more space and make your home feel majestic.

2. Automated Home Environment

These days, it’s not enough to install a simple home security system.

Technology has advanced to the point that we can control every aspect of our homes with the touch of a button. You don’t even have to be inside the house – some apps let you control your home from thousands of miles away.

You’ll want your luxury “smart home” to have all the bells and whistles, including remote security and climate control. You can even program the system to create mood lighting or play your favorite music.

3. Luxury Spa Bathroom

Why visit a luxury spa when you can bring the spa to your very own bathroom?

Your luxury home plans likely already include an oversized bathtub and waterfall showerhead. But why not add a few extra features like towel warmers, head-to-toe shower jets, and radiant floor heating?

Your bathroom’s function isn’t limited to bathing. You could add on a quiet alcove for a massage table or other at-home spa treatments. If you live somewhere with cold winters, this is also the perfect place for a sauna or steam room.

4. Oversized Dressing Room

In a luxury home, your closet is more than a place to hang clothes. Why not open up that space and turn it into an oversized dressing room?

Your dressing room is the perfect place to store and display your collection of designer shoes and purses. You might consider a rotating garment rack for suits, dresses, and other high-end garments.

Cedar shelves and racks make beautiful storage areas for all your fine items. You can also get creative with lighting and mirrors to model your latest purchases.

5. Indoor Water Features

Who says water belongs only in your swimming pool?

Modern interior designers are creating spectacular water features inside of luxury homes. You might consider a waterfall wall in your foyer or a carefully crafted “river” running through your living room.

You could even draw inspiration from a few luxury hotels that feature a private swimming pool on every balcony.

Final Thoughts

Each of us has our own tastes and definition of luxury.

However you define it, your luxury home plans are sure to include the latest comforts and amenities.

Are you building or renovating a luxury home in the Scottsdale area? Contact us today for a free estimate of your upcoming project.

 

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Contact Peak One Builders, your luxury custom home in Phoenix AZ to learn more. Request a free estimate or call 480-378-0611 now!

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7 Sleek Trends in Modern Luxury Homes

The 2017 trends for modern luxury homes are focused on innovative designs, added storage space, and indoor recreation.

Both homeowners and home buyers want custom-made homes to resort to after a long day, but also recreational areas where they can have fun.

Large closets seem to be a constant trend in high-end homes and are often spread on the square footage of more than one room.

Keep reading to discover the best trends for luxury real estate and how you can implement them in your own home.

1. A Designer Kitchen

Kitchens are becoming the center of the home, not only for cooking but also for social gatherings.

In luxury homes, designer kitchens are crafted with premium appliances, clean lines, and plenty of space.

Very often, they come with wine coolers, walk-in pantries, tall cabinets, warming drawers, and high-tech features.

2. Walk-In Closets

In 2017 modern luxury homes, walk-in closets are more than just an addition to a room. The main characteristics of the closets are built-in organization units, crystal chandeliers, backdrop lighting, islands, and neutral colors for a luxury feel.

They remain to be a sought-after amenity for homeowners and buyers alike.

3. Indoor Recreation Space

For luxury homes in areas with fewer sunny days, indoor recreation space is the perfect solution for year-round fun.

We’re talking full-size basketball courts doubling as ballrooms, indoor pools, gyms, fully-equipped movie theaters, and surf simulators.

4. Mixed Metals

In recent years, adding more than one metal to decorative or working surfaces is becoming a popular choice for luxury homeowners.

Kitchens have oil-rubbed bronze sinks paired with antique brass faucets. Polished nickel is mixed with silver and chrome elements.

In otherwise minimalistic designs, these combinations add life and elegance to high-end homes.

5. Top Notch Security

Modern luxury properties never go without top-notch security. This includes infrared cameras, face, and fingerprint recognition software, or impenetrable windows.

But with safety being a priority for luxury homes, homeowners choose even more advanced systems.

These include night vision surveillance cameras, backup power generators, ceiling devices that release pepper spray to intruders and bullet-proof doors.

6. Smart Home Technology Systems

Homeowners want to turn on and off everything in the home with a single touch of a button. They like the convenience of remote-controlled curtains, lights, entertainment systems, voice assistants, alarms and security cameras.

This trend continues to be popular in 2017. Homeowners can schedule everything through their smartphones, even outside of the home.

7. Earthy Colors Combined With Saturated Tones

The overall feel of many luxury homes is neutral, with a touch of saturated color in the accessories, textiles or furniture.

Earthy colors like beige, ivory or eggshell are combined with strong purples, blues, greens, and yellows. This is to provide a fun, yet luxurious accent to the home.

Now You Know the 2017 Trends for Modern Luxury Homes!

If you’re looking for ways to spruce up or remodel your home, these 2017 trends will fit right into your aesthetics.

Are you dreaming of a fully-customized luxury home? Let us make your vision a reality!

Get a free estimate for your project or contact us today!

 

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Contact Peak One Builders & Restoration to learn more about creating a home of your dreams. Click here to request a free estimate or call 480-378-0611 now!

 

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6 Reasons to Choose Custom Homes

Are you in the market for a new home and wondering if you should go for a custom home or a resale?

While there certainly is no shortage of cheap, foreclosed homes available on the market, new, custom homes certainly shouldn’t be overlooked.

In fact, according to a recent survey by Trulia, twice as many people prefer custom homes overused homes.

But, if a custom home is more expensive, is it really worth the investment?

Let’s take a look at the top 6 reasons you should choose a custom home.

1. Fewer Repairs

When people get a great deal on a used home, they often forget about the costly repairs that tend to come with it.

Replacing carpets, repainting the interior or exterior, buying new appliances, remodeling a basement, retiling a roof- these are all expenses that can add up very quickly. Plus, moving and purchasing a home is stressful enough as it is. Facing a long list of repairs right after you move in will be the last thing you want to deal with.

Luckily, with a custom home, you don’t have to worry about taking care of costly repairs when you move in.

2. Warranty

Speaking of avoiding costly repairs, another excellent benefit of a new, custom home is that builders will put it under warranty for at least the first year.

This means that if your heater breaks or you have a leaky roof, your builder will pick up the tab for it.

This warranty means you will be able to enjoy your new home for years before worrying about having to replace something and pay out-of-pocket.

3. Energy Savings

A custom home built today will be far more energy efficient than a home built 10, even 5 years ago.

Energy efficient mechanics, such as triple-paned windows, high-efficiency refrigerators, stoves, and washing machines, can significantly reduce the costs of your utility bills.

In fact, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Homebuilders, 90 percent of respondents stated that an Energy Star appliances were an essential feature in their new homes.

4. Safety

With custom-built homes, you can install safety features that wouldn’t be available in an older home.

For example, fire retardants can be built into the carpeting and the walls. Garage door openers can be built with infrared beams that stop if a child or bike comes too close. And, you can select paints that contain fewer harmful compounds.

All these components will result in a safer living environment for your family.

5. New Technology

Installing new technology in an old home can be somewhat difficult, if not impossible.

But, with a custom-built home, you get the opportunity to equip it with all the latest technology. Speaker systems, alarm system, cable, Internet wiring can all be built right in. This can save you huge amounts of time and money in the long run.

6. Home of Your Dreams

A used home isn’t your dream, it’s someone else’s.

When you choose a custom home, you don’t have to settle for someone else’s idea of a dream home. Instead, you get to choose your own floor plan, appliances, countertops, cabinets, and more.

Custom Homes: Wrap Up

We hope this article has helped you realize the many benefits of building a custom home.

With a custom home, you don’t need to go on an endless hunt for your dream home, you get it to create it yourself.

If you’re interested in learning about what your custom home might cost, click here for a free estimate.

 

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Contact the home building experts at Peak One Builders & Restoration to learn more about creating a custom home. Request a free estimate or call 480-378-0611 now!

 

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