Mysest56 
July 15, 2019
Many of you chimed in on the discussion board if a user asked what kinds of suitable features and cool new things she ought to consider while preparing her new residence. Thus far we have covered the kitchen, the bath, the laundry area, the mudroom, the closet and the lawn (scroll to the bottom for links to all those lists). Today we are finishing up using ers’ suggested attributes for your home overall. I hope the following serves as a simple reference list for people who are planning a new home or a remodel.
Smith & Vansant Architects PC
1. A covered outdoor area. Many of you are dreaming of a three-season outdoor room. This room’s utility is extended by a wood-burning cooker to keep loungers toasty while they enjoy the magnificent Vermont fall foliage.
Gast Architects
2. A secret passageway. What can be more entertaining than a secret passageway? This one provides extra book storage for a bibliophile and provides hidden access to a stairway. You could even take it a step or 10 further and add a panic room.
More Secret Passageways and Nooks
Christopher A Rose AIA, ASID
3. Motorized shades. These are a excellent tip for rooms filled with windows, particularly for extra-high windows.
Begrand Fast Design Inc..
4. A central vacuum system. Many ers sung the praises of owning a central vacuum system, complete with kickplates.
Martha O’Hara Interiors
5. Craft room. Lots of you’d love to spread out your crafts in 1 space. Whether it’s scrapbooking, sewing or just wrap presents, having organized storage systems and a surface for leaving projects out is a luxury you would put to great use.
jacuzzi.com
Jacuzzi Home Spa Radiant Floor Warming System
6. Heated flooring. ers recommended radiant heat flooring to save electricity and keep their feet warm. Other energy-efficient ideas incorporate tankless water heaters, low-flow fittings, energy-efficient appliances, additional insulation, rain harvesting systems, metal roofs and solar panels.
Quezada Architecture
7. Well-placed outlets and switches. Think ahead about where you want your wall outlets and switches. While we already saw a lot of clever spots in the kitchen proposal ideabook and the bathroom suggestion ideabook, it is true all around the house. A media room requires extra consideration; you need to figure out where you want your stereo and TV equipment and what kinds of outlets these will require. Furthermore, you want them nicely placed so you don’t have the eyesore of cords. Another similar consideration for the media room is positioning of surround speakers.
You will also need to plan for your reading spots. If you want to float sofas and chairs away from walls, search for outlets in the floor near the furniture.
8. Well-placed thermostats. Too frequently thermostats are a design afterthought. To begin with, make sure that they aren’t put at a drafty place, or a place where they will get an invalid temperature reading, like near the front door or the fireplace. Second, set them in a place where they won’t muck up your perfectly planned gallery wall or alternative décor. Third, opt for a toaster to save energy.
Jennifer Weiss Architecture
9. A charging station. With so many gadgets to charge nowadays, we are all running from outlets. ers suggest having a designated charging station where they can receive all the juice they need while staying organized and neat.
Kerrie L. Kelly
10. Characteristics for a future that doesn’t depend so much on petroleum . Speaking of charging, in regards to your own garage, think ahead. 1 astute er suggested including a technical plug for electrical cars, even if you don’t have one yet.
Additionally on ers’ wish lists:
Outside Must-Haves
Dream Kitchen Must-Haves
Cabinet and Bath Must-Haves