When people think about custom homes, they often focus on square footage or high-end finishes. Those are important to consider, but our team at Sarona Homes has found it is the thoughtful details that make your custom home special and uniquely yours.
Things you use and appreciate every day, like smart storage solutions and flexible living spaces: those are what make your home more comfortable, efficient, and tailored to how you actually live.
Casey Masterson and his team believe great house design starts with understanding how you live, then building your home to support your lifestyle. Here are some functional home design ideas to consider when building a new home.
Functional Kitchen Layouts
Great kitchens are built for both looks and practical use. When we’re working with you on your kitchen design, we will help you optimize the space for your lifestyle. Think about your work zones and the storage space you want. Perhaps you want a big kitchen island that works for both preparing a meal and gathering around. Maybe a walk-in pantry, too. There are so many possibilities!
Some of Sarona’s clients have also added a “messy kitchen,” for example, which is a secondary kitchen space to do prep work. The idea is that it’s hidden away from guests while you entertain.
Overall, when designing your kitchen, the goal is to build a kitchen that feels effortless and enjoyable to use every day. We will help you get the most out of your kitchen by designing it for how you use it.
Mudrooms and Drop Zones That Keep Life Organized
When you build a home in Wisconsin, you will likely want a mud room. It’s your designated space to put snow-covered boots and muddy shoes so they stay out of your main living areas.
Mud rooms can include built-in lockers, benches, and even laundry units. We’ll use durable, easy-to-clean materials so you can easily clean up that mud!
Flexible Spaces That Adapt With You
Our team helps people design homes that fit their lifestyles. We also like to help people consider how their lifestyles may change over time, and build a house with that in mind. What does that look like?
Great home designs include rooms that can serve multiple purposes over time. A home office space could become a guest room or hobby space once the homeowner retires. Bonus rooms, finished basements, and other areas can also provide options for homeowners to adapt into whatever they may need down the road.
Flexible home design adds to your home’s long-term value and usability. Our Sarona Homes team can offer lots of interesting options to discuss as we design your home layout.
Smart Storage Built into the Design
Plan your storage needs into your home design: not as an afterthought! We can design built-in storage solutions, custom closets, and more to fit your needs.
Consider as well how you use your garage, and what sort of storage you will need for tools, outdoor gear, and seasonal items.
Reducing clutter and having a place for everything helps improve your home’s everyday functionality.
Indoor and Outdoor Living That Fits Wisconsin Seasons
Do not forget about your outdoor spaces! When living in Wisconsin, your home needs to be all-weather. Consider how you want to use your home throughout the seasons, and your vision for outdoor areas. Sarona Homes will help you design for both summer use and the colder months. We understand Wisconsin home design because we’re Wisconsin locals too.
Will you want a covered patio, a porch, a three-seasons room? We can also discuss thoughtful transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
The Sarona Homes team will help you look at the whole picture to design indoor and outdoor spaces that fit you and your life.
Energy Efficiency You Can Feel
When designing a home with Sarona Homes, energy efficiency and quality materials come standard. These features look great, feel great, and improve your home’s inner workings.
These include high-quality insulation and air sealing, energy-efficient windows and doors, and modern HVAC systems.
The result is lower utility costs over time, everyday comfort, and helping out the planet.
Check out our “Standard Features” page for more information.
Design Around Your Life
The best custom homes aren’t defined by size or trends, but by how well they support your everyday life. Thoughtful design details can elevate your home in ways that feel subtle, but make a lasting difference over time.
At Sarona Homes, we take a personalized approach to every project, helping you incorporate features that reflect your priorities and enhance the way you live. If you’re starting to think about your own custom home, we’d love to help you explore what’s possible. We are local Waukesha home builders who build homes in Southeastern Wisconsin neighborhoods.
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