13 Unique Features to Consider in a Custom Home

Since your custom home is a reflection of who you are, your distinct taste should flow through every inch of it. And that includes special features that may even surprise some of your guests! (Psst…like your hidden room.) 

You deserve the luxury amenities you’ve been dreaming of for your custom home build. As you prioritize the most important features you want in your dream home, consider some of the following favorites to spice things up and enhance your lifestyle. 

Distinctive Custom Home Elements to Enrich Your Life

1. Outdoor Living Space

Enjoy seamless entertaining surrounded by the picturesque outdoor beauty of Whistler as your backdrop. The sky's the limit on what you can design for your outdoor living space—from a functional outdoor kitchen complete with a grill, built-in custom counter and sink, cabinets, under-the-counter refrigerator, and rustic dining area—to a luxury deck with a built-in custom fire pit and seating, or a screened-in back porch with a flat screen TV and fireplace. And of course, because Whistler is known for its abundant outdoor activities, let’s not forget the hot tub area. Apres skiing or mountain biking in a relaxing hot tub can help rejuvenate those sore bodies.

2. Theater Room

Who doesn’t love to watch their favorite movies with their family and friends in the comfort of their own home? Complete with theater seating, sound, and an expansive screen, your theater room will quickly become a favorite for you and those you love. 

3. Dedicated Home Gym

Design an inspiring space where you can enjoy weight training, cardio, yoga, and more. Include flooring that can handle commercial grade gym equipment. Add inspirational artwork on the walls to keep you motivated, and enjoy the convenience of working out in the privacy of your own home. 

4. Expansive Master Bedroom with Sitting Area

An elegant master bedroom delivers style and function. For a touch of class, consider a tray (recessed) ceiling with accent lighting for the perfect ambiance. Include a private sitting area and fireplace in your master for the ideal space to relax. 

Note: Multigenerational homes are becoming more common as families help with aging parents or young or not so young children. Consider two master suites in your home so one can convert into a mother-in-law suite if you ever need it. Put each of the masters on different floors and open up a wide variety of options for the future. 

5. Enormous Mudroom 

If you love the outdoor sports and recreation Whistler is known for, then a large mudroom is a must in your custom build. As you know, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, tobogganing, and  mountain biking all require equipment and proper clothing while you’re having fun outdoors with friends and family. 

The convenience of a mudroom ensures all the things you need on your way out the door are right where you can find them. You can even build in shelves, cubbies, or lockers to give your mudroom greater organization and distinction. Personalized built-ins are unique to each homeowner and deliver an innovative storage solution that adds personality to even your mudroom. 

6. Heated Floors

Get exceptional comfort with underfloor heat that keeps you warm and your home interior comfortable. Radiant heating, whether it be a system of hydronic tubes installed under your floors or electrical cables, ensures your floors are cozy even in the thick of winter. 

7. Hidden Room

There’s just something special about a secret room. It may be a movie theater loft, a personal library, a hidden walk-in pantry, or whatever you dream up! It adds a sense of delight to any layout. 

8. Library

There’s nothing like having a good book in your hands. A home library ensures you can relish and showcase your favorite books and volumes in a space that is comfortable, personal, and unique. A custom-built library is intimate and can be either formal and elegant or colorful and cozy—with stylish focal points like a distinct desk, fireplace, or sitting area. A library retreat creates a space that is well designed—and well read. 

9. Luxury Spa

A luxurious bathroom is a must in your custom build. Spacious master bedroom suites should include a walk-in oversized shower, a generous soaking tub, and even a sauna or steam shower so you can indulge and unwind after each exhilarating day. 

10. Smart Bathroom Technology

Connect with your smart home devices, including smartphones and voice control devices, to give you complete control and customization for your bathroom experience. Smart toilets lead the pack in smart bathroom technology. Include interactive LED mirrors with built-in display for time, weather forecasts, news, reminders, and appointments. 

Pamper yourself with personalized temperature control for your bathroom, and lavish bath fill control options. A smart shower, a smart scale, and smart faucets along with an aromatherapy diffuser will all add to your relaxing bathroom experience. 

11. Dedicated Recreation Room

Enhance your quality of life with a dedicated recreation room. Include a pool table, Foosball, ping pong, a dedicated table and chairs for chess and checkers, a pinball machine, a hexagonal or octagonal game table, and ample storage for all your favorite board games and more. 

12. Smart Home Technology

Incorporate programmable thermostats, WiFi-controlled smart lighting, locks, and a smart security system in your custom build. 

13. Heated Garage

Protect your car from freezing conditions, and if you like to do hobbies or projects in your garage, enjoy a warm working space by including a heated garage in your custom build. A heated garage will make it easier to start your car and will help moisture and snow evaporate quicker, preventing rust from invading your car, tools, and equipment. 

Distinct Custom Homes that Satisfy

At Whistler Builder, we thrive on exploring unconventional and creative solutions that put your individual stamp of personality on your home. As a design-builder, we ensure the process is smooth and on schedule. We strive to provide a quality of workmanship, materials, project management, safety, and customer service that will exceed your expectations. Explore our portfolio and get inspired to build the home of your dreams.