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These 15 features are the stuff dream homes are made of, quite literally! They top wish lists and set the standard for homes of the future (far, far into the future, depending on your budget). Still, they're certainly inspiring. A homeowner can dream, right? See all 15 of the must-have features for dream homes in 2017.
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This is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks Like
June 8, 2017
These 15 features are the stuff dream homes are made of, quite literally! They top wish lists and set the standard for homes of the future (far, far into the future, depending on your budget). Still, they're certainly inspiring. A homeowner can dream, right? See all 15 of the must-have features for dream homes in 2017.
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Japanese Soaking Tubs
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It's not enough to build yourself a spa bathroom in 2017. To truly appreciate the art of zen and relaxation, you need a Japanese spa within your home, complete with a traditional soaker tub. Fill your tub to the brim, and let the water spill over as you fully submerge up to your chin. Bathtime will never be the same again.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeJapanese Soaking Tubs
PHOTO 1 of 15READ LESS -It's not enough to build yourself a spa bathroom in 2017. To truly appreciate the art of zen and relaxation, you need a Japanese spa within your home, complete with a traditional soaker tub. Fill your tub to the brim, and let the water spill over as you fully submerge up to your chin. Bathtime will never be the same again.Photo Credit: Zen BathworksSource: www.zenbathworks.com
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Pantry Appliance Walls
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When it comes to kitchen style, less is definitely more, but for anyone who actually uses their kitchen for cooking, they know full well that it comes hand-in-hand with lots and lots and lots of stuff. To happily marry kitchen taste with cooking taste, homeowners are opting for pantries off the kitchen, where a counter designated to small appliances can keep all of those unsightly pieces and plugs hidden away.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikePantry Appliance Walls
PHOTO 2 of 15READ LESS -When it comes to kitchen style, less is definitely more, but for anyone who actually uses their kitchen for cooking, they know full well that it comes hand-in-hand with lots and lots and lots of stuff. To happily marry kitchen taste with cooking taste, homeowners are opting for pantries off the kitchen, where a counter designated to small appliances can keep all of those unsightly pieces and plugs hidden away.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Statement Swimming Pools
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Homeowners are taking their swimming pools up a notch with ornate landscaping and the creation of a true outdoor oasis in their backyard. Think Slim Aarons glamour, with lush trees and gardens, water features and dramatic lighting for evening pool parties.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeStatement Swimming Pools
PHOTO 3 of 15READ LESS -Homeowners are taking their swimming pools up a notch with ornate landscaping and the creation of a true outdoor oasis in their backyard. Think Slim Aarons glamour, with lush trees and gardens, water features and dramatic lighting for evening pool parties.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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True Dressing Rooms
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Walk-in closets are so 2016. This year, it's all about the dressing room, a space complete with custom shelving, jewellery displays and a vanity. No space for a dressing room? No problem. Create the look and feel of one with a beautiful long mirror beside your closet, and decorative features, like an updated glam doorknob and chic hangers.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeTrue Dressing Rooms
PHOTO 4 of 15READ LESS -Walk-in closets are so 2016. This year, it's all about the dressing room, a space complete with custom shelving, jewellery displays and a vanity. No space for a dressing room? No problem. Create the look and feel of one with a beautiful long mirror beside your closet, and decorative features, like an updated glam doorknob and chic hangers.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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A Statement Staircase
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You know the old saying, "It's not about the destination, it's about the journey." Well, the same applies for stairs. It's not about where you're going, it's about how you get there, namely, on a chic, statement staircase. Hear us out. This once practical element of a home's design is now having it's time in the spotlight, with unique banisters, floating steps and glass walls. Stairs have become a design feature in their own right.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeA Statement Staircase
PHOTO 5 of 15READ LESS -You know the old saying, "It's not about the destination, it's about the journey." Well, the same applies for stairs. It's not about where you're going, it's about how you get there, namely, on a chic, statement staircase. Hear us out. This once practical element of a home's design is now having it's time in the spotlight, with unique banisters, floating steps and glass walls. Stairs have become a design feature in their own right.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Being One with Nature
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You can never have too many windows in a home, that's nothing new, but more and more homeowners are paying extra attention to what's exactly in view. With extra trees, plants and flowers enveloping windows, you can add a little extra privacy, and the feeling of being one with nature.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeBeing One with Nature
PHOTO 6 of 15READ LESS -You can never have too many windows in a home, that's nothing new, but more and more homeowners are paying extra attention to what's exactly in view. With extra trees, plants and flowers enveloping windows, you can add a little extra privacy, and the feeling of being one with nature.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Open Floor Plans
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Families want homes they can easily move through, and feel connected in. A main floor with a sectioned off kitchen, living room and dining room doesn't allow for family members to maintain communication while focusing on separate tasks. With an open concept home, kids can hang out in the living room, while parents prep meals in the kitchen. Plus, it makes for an easier space to entertain in.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeOpen Floor Plans
PHOTO 7 of 15READ LESS -Families want homes they can easily move through, and feel connected in. A main floor with a sectioned off kitchen, living room and dining room doesn't allow for family members to maintain communication while focusing on separate tasks. With an open concept home, kids can hang out in the living room, while parents prep meals in the kitchen. Plus, it makes for an easier space to entertain in.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Charging Stations for Electric Cars
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This dream home feature (emphasis on the dream) will surely pick up steam as electric cars become more and more affordable. Until then, file a personal charging station in your garage under "maybe someday."DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeCharging Stations for Electric Cars
PHOTO 8 of 15READ LESS -This dream home feature (emphasis on the dream) will surely pick up steam as electric cars become more and more affordable. Until then, file a personal charging station in your garage under "maybe someday."Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Outdoor Living Areas
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Homeowners can't make up their minds! They want they outside brought inside and the inside brought outside. Backyards are now being utilized as outdoor living areas, with a more formalized take on the outdoor room. Expect to see outdoor living rooms with fireplaces and projectors for movies under the stars, and dining areas with outdoor kitchens and bars.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeOutdoor Living Areas
PHOTO 9 of 15READ LESS -Homeowners can't make up their minds! They want they outside brought inside and the inside brought outside. Backyards are now being utilized as outdoor living areas, with a more formalized take on the outdoor room. Expect to see outdoor living rooms with fireplaces and projectors for movies under the stars, and dining areas with outdoor kitchens and bars.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Hidden Outlets
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This small but mighty feature is the difference between a totally minimalist room and a sorta, almost, nearly minimalist room with lots of unsightly outlets. A true dream home has outlets placed specifically to fit a room's arrangement, from half-way up the wall on either side of a bed for your nightstand, or outlets on the floor, so a side table lamp can sit in the middle of a room.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeHidden Outlets
PHOTO 10 of 15READ LESS -This small but mighty feature is the difference between a totally minimalist room and a sorta, almost, nearly minimalist room with lots of unsightly outlets. A true dream home has outlets placed specifically to fit a room's arrangement, from half-way up the wall on either side of a bed for your nightstand, or outlets on the floor, so a side table lamp can sit in the middle of a room.Photo Credit: HenrybuiltSource: henrybuilt.com
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Luxury Laundry Rooms
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No dream home is complete without a luxury living room, with racks, shelves, baskets and bins, everything you could possibly need for laundry day. Add a steamer to the mix and you've got #laundryroomgoals right there!DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeLuxury Laundry Rooms
PHOTO 11 of 15READ LESS -No dream home is complete without a luxury living room, with racks, shelves, baskets and bins, everything you could possibly need for laundry day. Add a steamer to the mix and you've got #laundryroomgoals right there!Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Decorative Driveways
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You only get one chance to make a first impression, and no matter how gorgeous your home is, your driveway sets the stage in the eyes of your guests. More and more homeowners are investing in landscaping to flank their entry, and intricate stonework to lead the way.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeDecorative Driveways
PHOTO 12 of 15READ LESS -You only get one chance to make a first impression, and no matter how gorgeous your home is, your driveway sets the stage in the eyes of your guests. More and more homeowners are investing in landscaping to flank their entry, and intricate stonework to lead the way.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Pool Houses
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For homeowners who love to entertain by the pool, a pool house is a perfect extension of the home. It offers a space where guests will feel comfortable to change into their bathers or run to the loo (without traipsing through your actual home) and offers an area for hosts to stock food and drinks for get togethers. Load up on towels and sunscreen and your pool house is all set!DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikePool Houses
PHOTO 13 of 15READ LESS -For homeowners who love to entertain by the pool, a pool house is a perfect extension of the home. It offers a space where guests will feel comfortable to change into their bathers or run to the loo (without traipsing through your actual home) and offers an area for hosts to stock food and drinks for get togethers. Load up on towels and sunscreen and your pool house is all set!Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Smart Homes
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What's dreamier than a home that brews your coffee, automatically adjusts your lighting and temperature and drafts a grocery shopping list for you? Smart homes may be the ultimate indulgence now, but ten years from now, they'll be the norm. (Until then, we'll just have to do our own grocery shopping.)DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeSmart Homes
PHOTO 14 of 15READ LESS -What's dreamier than a home that brews your coffee, automatically adjusts your lighting and temperature and drafts a grocery shopping list for you? Smart homes may be the ultimate indulgence now, but ten years from now, they'll be the norm. (Until then, we'll just have to do our own grocery shopping.)Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Secret Rooms
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Sometimes, all a homeowner really wants is a little peace and quiet in their own home, away from kids, partners and pets. Enter: the secret room! Tucked around a corner, or accessed through a secret door, these private spaces are one of those features your friends will gush over.DecoratingThis is What a Dream Home in 2017 Looks LikeSecret Rooms
PHOTO 15 of 15READ LESS -Sometimes, all a homeowner really wants is a little peace and quiet in their own home, away from kids, partners and pets. Enter: the secret room! Tucked around a corner, or accessed through a secret door, these private spaces are one of those features your friends will gush over.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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