At Balsitis Contracting, not only do we work with our clients on building a home or addition that includes the amenities that are desired, but we offer advice on how to create luxurious spaces throughout the home. With that in mind, here are a variety of ideas on how to take various areas of your home to new heights.
Expansive Garage
In addition to having space to park vehicles, an expansive garage can also go way beyond just storage. It can be a more convenient place for some of those activities usually confined to the unfinished basement. With the addition of heating in and an epoxy coating on the floor, insulation and drywall for the walls and ceilings, and cathedral treatment to the ceiling you can have a luxurious space that can accommodate any indoor activity. One example could be for avid hunters and fishermen to display some of their favorite trophy’s. With the addition of clever hanging systems, large locker cabinets, and maybe a storage loft, you can have all the toy’s on display from boating to winter sports to bicycling.
Entryway
Creating a sophisticated home entry greets those that reside in or visit the home in a way that make them immediately feel at ease. Ways to achieve an elegant mood include having a sitting area, displaying a favorite art piece, hanging a mirror, and using attractive light fixtures. The entryway is a hub and should tempt you to want to explore the rest of the house. Adding a colonnade or a series of archways, or other architectural features such as niche’s or maybe even a water feature, will liven up a guest’s first experience in your home.
Ceiling Treatments
Adding height to a ceiling by using a cathedral or vaulted application automatically creates the sensation of a grander home.
Staircase
An expansive staircase will provide an aura that carries through the entire home. An elegant option is to introduce a curved wall with stairs winding up to an opera balcony that overlooks the area. In addition, it offers additional storage opportunities under the stairs, which can include built-in cubbies and hooks for hanging up clothes.
Office/Library
Fashioning a designated space to work from home is becoming a necessity as more people are working remotely, but the room can also include a bookcase that shows off a curious collection of family memorabilia or a sports enthusiast collection. A place just for the most current periodicals is an invitation to anyone to sit down and catch up on the most recent lifestyle updates.
Media and Game Room
Designing an area for your home that includes high-level audio and video equipment, comfortable seating, and a snack bar provides an ideal space for watching the latest from Hollywood or that week’s big game. Plus, if you have children, are a crafter, or a video game enthusiast, this space devoted to enjoyment provides an escape within the home. A welcome addition to this space might be a sports simulator that can mimic golfing, hunting, fishing, baseball, and many other activities through the long winter months.
Exercise Studio
Completing a workout at home can be more than having exercise equipment and weights within the room. Take it up a notch or two by including space for meditating or yoga, while also creating the necessary storage for mats, towels, jump ropes, and more. In addition, consider incorporating a sauna and/or a steam room to the space to enhance your ability to relax and improve your overall wellness.
If you’re adding space to an existing home or plan on building a new home consider a sport court. Not a basketball fan? Consider an artificial ice floor called Glice for skating enthusiasts, hockey players, or for curling practice. Put a section of rubber flooring down for a weight lifting area and a ballet bar with mirrors for the ever popular Barre workout.
Fireplaces
Not only appropriate for the living or family room, how about having a fireplace in the bedroom, the lower level, and/or the master bath? Or enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a fire in multiple rooms of your home by using a two sided fireplace.
Wine Cellar
A designated space to enjoy your favorite adult beverage while entertaining family and friends, a well thought out tasting room can extend into a bar area with seating, food serving area, and plenty of bottle storage. Or it could be a glass enclosed area inside of a larger room that makes a statement of luxury.
Two Person Shower with Freestanding Tub
Creating an elegant bathroom shower with room for two should also include multiple showerheads, seating areas, and storage niche’s.
Elevator
Make bringing items from one floor to another convenient, while also accommodating those with physical limitations who reside in or visit the home.
Lighting
Whether affixed to the wall, placed on a table, or freestanding, utilize fixtures that not only serve their purpose of bringing light into the room but are also decorative in nature. Consider control devices (switches and dimmers) that are programmable so by using your cell phone you can change the mood inside or enhance your safety by activating exterior lighting without having to touch a wall switch.
Details
Incorporating quality details in the things you interact with on a daily basis such as faucets, cabinet hardware, doorknobs, lighting controls, and handrails will add panache throughout the entire home.
With Balsitis Contracting, we will help you determine the best ways to give your home the luxurious components you desire. Call 262-203-3952, e-mail info@balsitiscontracting.com, or complete our online form to get started.