The Latest Luxurious Trends to Infuse into your Home Design
When embarking on the creation of a bespoke residence, it is likely that you possess certain visions and desires. These may include a stunning floor-to-ceiling panoramic view, an expansive kitchen ideal for social gatherings, or a spa-like bathroom for your nightly routines. You may even aspire to all of these luxuries, as this project is a reflection of your dreams.
IDC/Interior Design Consulting stands ready to fulfill all your requirements for your custom residence. Should you find yourself with a blank canvas and uncertain about how to proceed with your new construction or complete home renovation, our expert team is poised to guide you through every stage of the process.
To spark inspiration, we have curated a list of the most sought-after luxury amenities for your upcoming home design endeavor.
Can’t Miss Luxurious Features to Include in Your Custom Home
Here’s what’s trending in luxury features right now:
- Maximalism and Bold Materials
- Biophilic, Natural Elements
- Statement Ceilings
- Opulent, Oversized Shower Rooms
- Wellness Spaces &Fitness Room
- Dreamy Double Islands
- Flexible Spaces that Fit your Family
- Spectacular Outdoor Living
More is More
Maximalism is making a comeback in luxury interiors. This trend embraces bold colors (envision a saturated paint color wall to wall and on the ceiling) and rich textures. Layering patterns, mixing vintage and contemporary pieces, and incorporating statement art pieces are all ways to achieve a maximalist look! This approach allows homeowners to express their individuality and create spaces that are vibrant and full of character.
The use of bold and unique materials is another trend in luxury home design. Designers like our Lead Johanna G. Seldes are experimenting with materials like terrazzo, marble, and exotic woods to create striking visual statements. These materials are often used in unexpected ways, such as statement walls, custom furniture, and intricate flooring designs, adding a layer of opulence and individuality to the home.
Statement Ceilings
Vaulted ceilings are always in style, but today our interior designers are really setting the tone with sophisticated paint colors, wallpaper, and integrated smart lighting to draw the eye up and show that no detail has been spared in the creation of your custom abode. Having soaring ceilings can make even the smallest room feel large and airy.
A Touch of Nature
Biophilic design, which emphasizes a connection to nature, is continuing to gain traction in high-end home design. This includes the use of large windows to maximize natural light, indoor gardens, living walls, and the incorporation of natural materials like stone and wood. The goal is to create a serene and health-promoting environment that brings the outdoors inside.
Additionally, sustainable and eco-friendly design is another significant trend related to the love of natural elements. Luxury abodes are incorporating sustainable materials such as reclaimed wood, recycled materials, and low-VOC paints. Additionally, energy-efficient appliances, solar panels, and green roofs are becoming essential elements for high end homes. This trend reflects a growing awareness of environmental impact and a desire for homes that are both luxurious and responsible where Mother Nature is concerned.
Wowing Wet Rooms
Self-care is more crucial than ever these days! At IDC, we create elevated spaces that inspire a confident state-of-mind. In our opinion, a luxurious bathroom is a must-have in a custom-built home. There are infinite ways to create a unique spa space that is tailored to your personal needs.
When we’re assisting our clients with building from the ground up or a complete remodel, we have the opportunity to add opulent, oversized shower rooms with gorgeous freestanding tubs.
Although typically found in the primary, our high-end interior design team can also wow your guests or in-laws with a wet room in their suites too. This will essentially give the residence two master suites. With large format tiles on the walls and paneled or frameless shower enclosures, these wet rooms will certainly catch the eye!
From Johanna’s Design Journal:
Spa-like bathrooms are a top priority in luxury home design. Elements to integrated into personal retreats include features such as rainfall showers, freestanding soaking tubs, heated floors, and integrated sound systems. High-quality materials like marble and quartz, along with smart mirrors and ambient lighting, contribute to a relaxing and opulent atmosphere.
Include open storage to create a display of luxurious bath salts, small-batch candles, and fluffy rolled towels. Talk about providing the perfect, spa-like atmosphere to unwind after a long day.
Fabulous Fitness Rooms
Personal wellness spaces are becoming a staple in luxury homes today. This trend includes home gyms equipped with the latest fitness technology, meditation rooms, and even private saunas.
A room dedicated to working out can dramatically improve your daily life. These dedicated wellness areas reflect a growing emphasis on health and well-being, providing a sanctuary for homeowners to prioritize their physical and mental health.
In outfitting your personalized home fitness sanctuary, we’ll consider adorning the walls with mirrors, incorporating cutting-edge exercise apparatus, perhaps a ballet barre, and enhancing functionality with additional built-in storage units for housing essential workout gear such as weights, resistance bands, and yoga mats.
For those contemplating the use of heavy-duty exercise machinery, opting for a stained concrete flooring may be the best option. However, if your elegant hardwood or tile flooring extends throughout the space, we suggest employing protective pads can help keep the floor’s pristine allure.
Double Islands: An Entertainer’s Dream
If we have the square footage, you may consider incorporating a second island into your home. We love the stunning look of double kitchen islands! If you love entertaining and socializing with guests, this can be a great way to start the celebration with friends and family while dinner is being prepared. One island for gathering and one island for prep work – beautiful.
It’s more than entertaining your guests; you also have the bonus of hiding everything away when the dinner party is done.
From Johanna’s Design Journal: Elevated Integrated & Hidden Storage
In the heart of the home, built in knife blocks and functional cutting boards are a chef’s dream, especially when integrated into one of the islands.
When client’s request hidden spice storage, suggest placing storage in a recessed alcove on the sides (not behind) the cooktop – safety meets function. Push button open (like you’d find with hidden bookcase storage) or a panel that matches your backsplash could raise with the wave of a hand thanks to integrated technology!
Flexible Concept Spaces
Open concept living spaces continue to be popular, but with a twist. In 2024, the trend is towards creating flexible, multi-functional spaces that can easily adapt to different needs.
This might include movable walls, bespoke modular furniture, and spaces that can transition (for example from a home office to a guest room) with minimal effort. With a murphy bed, library shelving, and bench storage options available, one room can transform right before your eyes. This flexibility is particularly appealing in high-end custom homes where space is abundant, and functionality is key.
From Johanna’s Design Journal: Host a multitude of activities with flexible spaces
Having one room cover many uses takes a keen eye to ensure everything works well and maintains the overall aesthetic of the residence.
Movie viewing rooms, indoor golf simulators, dry/wet bars (cheers to that) – the list goes on for creating spaces to house all the fun for your family. When gutting the house or building to suit, once we know the scale of the room, we can make space for what’s most important to your family, making your home tailored perfectly to you.
Spectacular Outdoor Living
Your luxury home should be stunning indoors and out. In particular, for clientele in Tampa Bay, we must consider how the outdoors blends with the interiors, allowing for maximum enjoyment of our Florida lifestyle all year round. As the demand for outdoor spaces grows, we are developing more creative ways to integrate our indoor lives with the fresh outdoor air.
Maybe you want to step out onto a screened-in lanai with a see-through fireplace and massive sofa for the whole family to cozy up on a cool spring night as the winds blow off the Bay. Perhaps you would like to have your backyard the envy of even the best 5-star restaurant. Envision incorporating a large outdoor kitchen that perfectly complements what’s inside. You will love dining al fresco; enjoying your stunning custom space before you turn in for the evening; only to have an opportunity to do it all again tomorrow.
Live in Luxury with IDC/Interior Design Consulting
If you are building a custom house-whether from the ground up or taking a space back to the studs- we believe it should be the home of your dreams. You deserve to spend your days living in nothing but the absolute best. From incredible materials that maximize sensory impact to functional family-oriented features, anything is possible when you partner with an interior designer.
With innovation always top-of-mind, we’re here to help achieve stellar results. As your liaison with the architect, vendors, and builder, you can trust IDC/Interior Design Consulting as your design team. As partners, we will do everything in our power to bring your unique vision into the world.
