Since I have dreamt of building a home since I was playing with Legos at my parent's kitchen table. And with being a part of the construction industry for the past 20 years, I have a certain amount of non-negotiable items. Here is my current list of must haves that might inspire you on your new home construction build. I may also have included a few of my husband's since he likes to dream with me.
NON-NEGOTIABLE
Garbage cabinet pull out in the kitchen and the laundry room
Waterproof flooring since I love to clean and just want to mop my floors
Soft-close doors and drawers
Extra Deep Garage
Garage service door
Wider than average garage doors
Walk-in pantry
Laundry room on main level
Hooks everywhere (they are the best form of organization)
Gas fireplace with mantel for Christmas stockings
Heated garage floor
Radon Mitigation if we have a basement
Good lighting on dimmers (when you marry an electrician this goes on your non-negotiable)
Good, large water heater or instant
Primary suite that leads from bathroom to walk in closet to laundry
Mudroom
Flat 9' ceilings on main level
Kitchen island
Range hood that is actually vented outside
WANTS
Walk-in tiled shower
Soaking Tub with a ledge for book, candle, and a beverage
Large front porch with a swing
Shutters & a window box
Cabinet between his and her sink in the primary bathroom
Jack-N-Jill bathroom (I have always loved these)
Pot filler at the stove (my husband my argue that this is a non-negotiable)
Covered rear patio
As many drawers as possible vs just cabinets
His & Her home office
Front window for my Christmas tree
Barn door accent
White wood shelving vs wired
Real or faux beam accents
Shiplap (everywhere - I just love that stuff!)
Guest suite
Rear garage door
Quartz countertops
Basement wet bar with beverage fridge and pizza oven
Dual zone furnace
Air exchanger
Spray foam insulation
All wall insulated for sound
Floors insulated for sound
9' Basement ceilings
No steps from garage to house even with a basement (this can be done but comes with a price)
Floating shelves
Exterior gas fireplace (at least roughed in during build)
Powder room for guests
Niche under stairs vs storage
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