1. Entertainment/Bonus Space

One of the best ways to truly customize a home for you family is by including a bonus spaced geared towards your hobbies and passions. Do you enjoy watching movies together? An in-home theatre is the perfect space to create lasting family memories. Enjoy a more active lifestyle? Building a dedicated gym space within your home is a great option, as well!

2. Heated Flooring

Ohio is no stranger to frigid winters, and when customizing a home to fit the needs of your family, a heated floors are an incredibly practical feature. By including heated flooring throughout your tiled spaces, you’ll no longer have to worry about bundling up in socks and slippers to enjoy your home during those cold winter months. 

3. Create a "Hidden Room"

A fun and unique way to customize your new build home is by creating a “hidden room” for your family. Tucked behind a bookshelf door, these rooms make the perfect reading nooks to enjoy quiet afternoons together, or present the perfect hideaway for mom when she needs a break! 

4. Kitchen Nook Dining Space

Formal Dining rooms are desired less and less for newly-built homes. That’s because these rooms rarely see usage, except for important holidays or celebrations. Instead, a great way to customize your new build home is by including a kitchen or breakfast nook. This allows the family to easily congregate in the kitchen together, while having a dedicated dining space that you don’t have to worry about keeping in pristine shape.

5. Prewire Speakers Indoors & Outdoors

One of the best ways to boost the morale of a home is by playing bright and vibrant music while going about daily tasks and chores. By also wiring the audio system to the exterior of the home, you have built-in entertainment when hosting guests outdoors or enjoying an evening dining outside together as a family. 

6. Lots of Outlets & USB plugs

When deciding which features to include in your custom-built Columbus, Ohio, home, don’t overlook the necessities! Including lots of outlets, especially in spaces that don’t normally have them, will improve the convenience of your home tremendously. Consider installing USB ports as well for added accessibility. 

7. Solar Panels

It’s been estimated that nearly 50% of homes in America have installed solar panels for their homes. Including this in your custom build home not only increases the resell value of your property (up to an estimated $15,000), but the investment will save you money in the long-term, cutting the typically high electricity costs facing families today. 

8. Durable Flooring & Materials

A family needs a home built to last the wear and tear of daily living. Opting for durable wood or tile flooring is an investment that not only allows for quick and easy clean-up of messes, but also improves the air quality of your home. Durability is also important when choosing your countertops. Opting for materials that are more durable – such as quartz – prolongs the life of these surfaces throughout your home, and they’re built to last for years to come.

9. Pet-Friendly Features

Our pets complete our families in a special way. As part of our family, they deserve a home that they’re comfortable in, as well! Customize your Columbus home with pet-friendly features such as built-in pet doors or even a pet-washing station in the mudroom for their ultimate stamp of approval.

10. Recessed Outlets:

A great finishing touch that pays special attention to detail are recessed outlets. By having these installed in your custom-built family home, you can allow your television, furniture or other appliances to sit flush against a wall. Not only is this aesthetically pleasing, but it optimizes the space in your home greatly! Your family won’t regret including this as a customization feature.