You might not be building a $5 million house, but this one was packed with smart, functional, and just plain cool features that any homeowner can borrow. Here’s what stood out and how you can bring some of that luxury into your own home without the 7-figure price tag.
Living Room
The fireplace in this home is coated in real plaster to match the stucco on the outside of the house. It’s not a budget-friendly option, but if you want something seamless and custom, it looks amazing. The built-ins aren’t just cabinets either, they’re truly built into the wall for a clean finish. Oversized chandeliers anchor the vaulted ceilings and add a bold, designer feel.
Backyard
This backyard was all about ease of use. Automatic screen shades drop down at the touch of a button, giving you full shade without any setup. The pool is just steps from the patio, and there’s an adjoining hot tub that flows right into the design. Even better? The master suite has private access straight to the pool.
Kitchen
This kitchen sink faucet has a deck-mounted lever that controls flow and temperature, and the drain is positioned off to the side so food and water naturally move out. Appliances are fully built into the cabinetry for a seamless look. The pantry mixes open shelving with push-to-open pull-out drawers that keep everything hidden and clean.
Powder Room
No harsh overhead lights here. This room uses dimmable wall-mounted lights that cast a soft glow, perfect for guests. The vanity features scalloped cabinet detailing, and that same scallop pattern carries into the tile work in the walk-in shower. These small details make it feel thoughtfully designed and unique.
Garage
The epoxy floor looks clean and handles dirt well. The insulated garage doors are a smart move if you’re planning to heat or cool the garage for a gym or workshop. This homeowner also got the garage depth right so there’s no squeezing a truck into a tight fit. One more smart detail: the garage walls are textured so they hold up better in this high-traffic space.
Primary Suite
This wasn’t just a bedroom. It included an attached wellness room for yoga or red light therapy and a sitting room with a fireplace overlooking the pool. The bathroom was loaded with natural light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows running along the vanity wall. Instead of mounting the mirrors to the wall, they’re suspended from the ceiling in front of the glass. Dual showers each have their own niche and bench so there’s no sharing required!
Bonus Features You Can Use
This laundry room has an exhaust fan which will help keep moisture in check and a built-in folding counter. The home also includes a dedicated media enclosure for managing CAT cables, and security cameras that’s all in one tidy hub.
Don’t Build Without This
Whether you're planning a simple home or your dream build, the Ultimate Home Building Checklist helps you capture smart, time-saving features like these before it's too late to add them. It’s full of practical ideas, upgrade suggestions, and reminders you’ll wish you had when the drywall goes up.
