Designing a home from scratch means that you can ensure that every square inch of your property is designed with your needs in mind. Custom-designed homes also tend to be dream homes, meaning that there’s a very good chance that you’ll want to stay in that property or use it for your entire life.
This goes doubly true when you’re in a luxury destination like Hawaii. You may already live there, vacation there, or be planning to retire there. Regardless, this guide will help you add the features that will take your property design to the next level:
1. Install Accessibility Features from the Outset
Retiring or vacationing in Hawaii means you need to consider how you will use the property even as you get older. Since you’re designing or seriously remodeling the property, you have options. You can make those accessibility features work seamlessly in your design, so even when you need mobility assistance, it feels natural to go about your home.
- Home Elevators
One of the top luxury updates that will even make your property ready to be used as a rental, if you so please, is home elevators. One wheelchair-sized lift in your home can mean that you are guaranteed to be able to use it to its full potential, your entire life. Forget the possible future where you need a stairlift to get around. With an elevator, you have that convenience and comfort, guaranteed.
- Wide and Luxurious Spaces
Wide spaces are luxurious, comforting, and accidentally accessible, meaning they’re the perfect solution for your Hawaii dream home. Whether you opt for an open-plan or not doesn’t matter. If you like sectioned rooms, all you need is to ensure that the hallways and doors are wide enough to convey that luxury grandeur that doubles as accessible.
- Spa-Ready Bathrooms
Choose designs that are easy to maneuver without being ugly. Luxury wetrooms, for example, can include a multi-jet shower with a bench. The only difference is that there isn’t a lip on the shower tub because the entire floor acts as a drain (this also makes it much easier to clean).
2. Invest in Quality Materials
As for the materials of your space, always go for the type of luxury option that lasts. Building in a humid environment can be tricky, so opt for adaptive materials that can safely expand and contract as needed.
3. Add Natural Ventilation
Ventilation is another important factor in keeping a home in Hawaii at a good temperature, while avoiding problems like damp or even mould. Building in natural ventilation solutions means invisible solutions, allowing you to benefit from a well-vented property without extra fans or systems.
4. Design with Nature
Hawaii’s draw is its stunning landscapes and scenery. When designing your property, you are going to want to put a huge emphasis on these natural features. Large windows or great landscaping can help you capitalize on the fact that you’re living in an oasis.
5. Source Locally
One of the best ways to support Hawaii and ensure that your home is in keeping with local designs and ready for local weather is to source materials and work locally. If you’re coming in from out of state, work with a local contractor who knows exactly how to build a home that works in harmony with the place, allowing you to live better, and often for a lower cost.
