Unique Custom Home Features That Wow

What kinds of custom home features are on your wish list? Are you dreaming of a magnificent kitchen? Does a luxuriously appointed master suite warm your heart? Or is there some other, very cool custom home feature you envision in your ideal space?

It’s great to peruse the latest interior design trends for inspiration, but they should be only a starting point. After all, the whole reason for going custom is to make your home different from all the others out there.

Weaver Custom Homes understands you’ve got many things to consider before building a custom home – but it’s worth putting some thought into the delightful and unusual features that speak to your particular personality.

You get complete creative control over your build at Weaver, which is not the case with all custom home builders. Sure, we’ll offer professional insight, advice and guidance, but this is your dream house we’re building together – so let’s make it totally you!

We’ve seen a lot in our decades of being a leader among custom home builders in Ohio. So we dug deep into our bank of custom house interior design ideas and put together a few examples of how to make a unique statement. Use these descriptions to spark your creativity for the custom home features that are your must-haves!

Grand Entrances

The entryway to your home sets the tone for all the other spaces. It’s the first place visitors step into, so you’ll do well to anchor your interior design ideas for the entire house right here. Start by choosing your aesthetic – like minimalism vs. Baroque, midcentury modern vs. contemporary or traditional vs rustic, for example. You don’t have to limit yourself to just one, but knowing where your tastes lean is helpful for creating a cohesive look throughout your home.

If your style includes a hint of glam or drama, consider these unique custom home features to make a big statement in your entryway!

Double Doors

There’s no grander gesture than flinging open two front doors to welcome guests. A double-doored entrance signals that you’re entering an elegant space – but they have a practical side, as well. Double doors offer a wider opening for bulky furnishings and visitors with mobility issues, and they can be quite versatile. Keep one side latched for a more traditional day-to-day effect or opt for the multiple window panes of French doors to flood the space with natural light.

High Ceilings

Higher ceilings make any space feel brighter and more spacious. Imagine friends and family entering your home and raising their wide eyes to a sweeping height, perhaps alighting on a sparkling chandelier suspended above a stately staircase. Check out our 3D Gallery for inspiration on how other Weaver Custom homeowners elevated their entryways with high ceilings.

 

Elevated Kitchen Design

The kitchen is arguably the heart of any home. And it’s a hotbed of opportunities for custom home features that enhance your everyday life while impressing guests. Top-quality appliances, high-end countertops and thoughtful lighting are foundational. But we’ve got ideas inspired by time-tested interior design trends that can elevate both its functionality and its eye-catching uniqueness:

Butler’s Pantry or Walk-in Pantry

One of the most satisfying aspects of designing your own custom home is exploring creative ways to add storage. We love a pantry – but opting for a butler’s pantry or walk-in pantry takes stocking up to a whole new level! What’s the difference? Here’s a breakdown:

  • Butler’s Pantry = Your Personal Entertaining Assistant – Typically positioned near the kitchen or between the kitchen and the dining room, this semi-open space can be equipped with a sink, food prep space, a small fridge and open shelving for glassware. It functions as a way station for entertaining – perhaps a coffee bar or setup area for buffet-style appetizers. Butler’s pantries are usually styled to blend into the overall design of adjacent living spaces.
  • Walk-In Pantry = Your Private and Fully Stocked Williams Sonoma – Outfitted with tons of shelving, cabinetry and other storage solutions, this type of pantry is typically a separate room near the kitchen with a door that closes. The size is generally proportional to the house’s overall dimensions, and it functions as a repository for food staples, cookware and small appliances. Because it is separated from the rest of the home, the look of a walk-in pantry can deviate entirely from the overall interior design. It’s a great space for unleashing creativity with bold colors, textured wallpaper or unconventional flooring!

Statement Range Hood

The stovetop often serves as a focal point in the kitchen – after all, it’s where the culinary magic happens! Why not use its range hood to make a bold design statement? You can take this opportunity to embrace some of the more daring interior design trends of the moment, like the sumptuous glow of metallic copper or the rustic beauty of custom-crafted reclaimed wood. Even painting it a contrasting, trendy color can make more neutral cabinets and backsplashes really pop.

A Bathroom Oasis

Whether it’s the guest bath or the master ensuite, bathrooms require special attention. Pretty much everyone who enters your home will use at least one of them, and they present specific challenges for balancing functionality, comfort and style. Here are a couple of cool custom home features to consider as you design your dream house’s washrooms:

Heated Floors, Towels or Lamps

No matter what the weather does outdoors, managing the temperature of a bathroom is tricky. Damp towels, humid air and hard surfaces can bring on a chill, even in summer! Warm up the experience with a controllable heat source. Radiant floor heating is the most luxurious option, in our view. It’s installed beneath your decorative flooring, so it won’t affect any style choices, and it’s an incredibly efficient method for warming the entire room. A heated towel rack adds a spa-like look and feel to a bathroom, and heat lamps offer directional warmth without too hefty of a price tag.

Freestanding Soaker Bathtub

Oversized showers are all the rage right now, but nothing beats the deep comfort of sliding into a hot, sudsy bath. Level up your at-home spa experience with these luxurious options:

  • Air-jet tubs deliver a soothing, relaxing experience with pulses of warm air that create a sense of weightlessness.
  • Heated backrests cradle your neck and back in relaxing comfort while you soak, releasing tension in your muscles.
  • Aromatherapy diffusion systems built into some air tub models allow scent-infused bubbles to fill the air around you with your chosen therapeutic aroma.
  • Chromotherapy tubs include programmable LED lights in a range of hues that can help calm your mood or create a unique vibe in your master suite.

Any type of freestanding soaker tub offers benefits over your usual tub-and-shower combo, including:

  • Increased depth, typically 23 inches vs. 15 to 19 inches for full-body submersion
  • Floor-mounted faucets that free you from impediments to stretching out
  • Size options that work in nearly any scale of bathroom, from stately to cozy

Steam Shower

Want to save water while elevating your at-home spa experience? Consider a steam shower to get all the home-value benefits of a sauna without wasting space or natural resources. In essence, a steam shower is a stand-alone shower stall that can deliver both your typical morning rinse and a fully enclosed and therapeutic humid environment. The glass shower enclosure is fitted with a steam generator and digital controls that allow you to toggle between steam and liquid — and some incorporate chromotherapy lights or aromatherapy diffusers, as well. With built-in benches and sensors that prevent overheating, a steam shower is a versatile and innovative upgrade to your master bath luxury.

Contemporary Living Room with white furniture, walls, and window sills.

The Ultimate Living Room

As the name implies, this is the room where much of your life takes place. From movie marathons with the fam to date nights with your sweetheart to study sessions and casual get-togethers, your living room is the setting for a wide range of activities. It’s also prime real estate for showcasing your interior design ideas. House features you can customize to tailor the living room to your lifestyle are nearly endless! Here are some of our faves:

Accent Wall

An accent wall does a lot of heavy lifting, design-wise. Choosing one wall to stand out from the rest can create a sense of separation between spaces, tie together a color or design scheme, draw attention to a particular area or simply add visual appeal to an otherwise neutral space. And there are so many ways to put your personal spin on an accent wall! Consider these ideas:

  • Tactile Texture – Reclaimed wood planks, board and batten siding, washed brick or manufactured stone veneer add depth and character while enhancing your overall interior design.
  • Powerful Pattern – Wallpaper elicits strong opinions from most people. But patterned walls have been coming back in a big way lately! Covering one accent wall with a striking pattern that picks up on the other colors of the room can make a space feel more vibrant and contemporary.
  • Spectacular View – A bank of windows overlooking a breathtaking scene of nature is one of those custom home features that, ironically, often gets overlooked. Work with your custom home builder during the design phase to pinpoint the best vantage point, then build the room’s style around it.

Color Drenching

Love a neutral palette but want to create a moodier vibe? Go for allover color immersion by painting the walls, ceiling and trim all the same hue. This increasingly popular technique levels up the idea of an accent wall without overwhelming the senses. Try a deep, rich color like forest green or dark blue for a cozy, enveloping atmosphere. Or lighten up with lavender, soft pink or sky blue lending more of an open, airy feel.

Additional Custom Home Features

The main reason for going custom is to create unique spaces that are tailored to your family and lifestyle. So it’s important to think outside the current interior design trends and dream big!

Here are a couple of incredibly cool custom home features to spark your imagination:

Secret Room

Want in on a secret? Surprising and challenging design elements get the Weaver Custom Homes team very excited! A secret room is the perfect interior design idea to take your dream house to the next level. We’ve been custom home builders for a long time, so we’ve heard some interesting requests – but a secret room with a hidden door has to be one of our favorites. You can use it as an adults-only speakeasy that the kids can’t access, a hobby or craft room that self-contains mess, discrete storage space or an ultra-secure panic room. Or it could simply be one of those truly unique custom home features that wow your friends and family!

Built-in Bar

Level up your entertaining game with a home bar to rival your favorite watering hole. We’re not talking about an up-cycled bar cart or a few bottles of liquor arranged on a sideboard. We’re talking about a full-on, custom-built bar with a working sink, wine chiller, mini fridge and beer taps, plus seating for your guests and even some personal touches, like light-up signage or a wall-mounted big-screen TV. Or perhaps a temperature-controlled wine room with an elegant tasting area would be more to your liking. These illustrate how custom built-ins can elevate your home’s design to the very heights of your desires!

 

High Quality, Luxurious Custom Home featuring tan neutral stones, a large patio and pergola.

Start Designing Your Dream Home With Weaver

Feeling inspired to start bringing your favorite custom home features to life? Weaver Custom Homes is ready to embark on this journey with you! At our award-winning Design Center in historic downtown Wooster, Ohio, you’ll get to see and touch samples of materials, work with an expert to incorporate your must-haves and see a 3D rendering of your custom home before breaking ground. Reach out or stop in today!

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