When building a custom home, it’s important to plan luxury home finishes that help it feel special to you, but also allow you to get the most value out of your home. 

When designing your dream home for maximum value, your custom home finishes should improve or ease your life in your new home, increase the resale value and potential sale price, or save you money down the road. 

Discover Our Recommendations for Valuable High-End Finishes for Your Home

Let’s take a look at several examples of custom high-end finishes for your home that add value to your custom home build.

1. Custom Home Finishes to Add Living Space

A great way to add value to your custom home build is to create more living space where you will want to spend time or entertain guests. A few ways to do this are to finish the basement, build additional bathrooms, and create outdoor living spaces.

Finished Basement

Building a finished basement or partially finished basement adds square footage of heated living space to your home, adding value for you and your family, as well as your property. Additional square footage can push your property value into a new price bracket. If you ever decide to sell your custom home with a finished basement, you will attract more potential buyers looking for extra space. 

Additional Bathrooms

Additional bathrooms hold their value exceptionally well, so they’re worth the investment to improve your home’s value. A half bath near the entry or a full bathroom and guest living space are attractive features to prospective buyers, especially if they have beautiful custom finishes like natural stone countertops, walk-in showers, and additional storage.

Outdoor Living Space

If you’re building a custom home, you’re likely to spend time choosing the perfect homesite, so make sure you design some outdoor living space to help you enjoy it! Custom high-end finishes like an outdoor kitchen, firepit, patio, or deck are all great areas to relax, take in the views around your home, and entertain guests.

Spending a bit extra on attractive landscaping can also make your home feel more luxurious and impress potential buyers, boosting your home’s perceived value.

2. Custom Luxury Home Finishes to Add Resale Value

The following custom home finishes almost always retain their value in your home’s resale. Here is where to spend your dollars during the build process, which will translate into the best resale value.

High-End Kitchen Details

Custom home finishes in the kitchen are some of the most beneficial investments for resale value, as many homeowners consider the kitchen to be the most important room of a home. When designing your kitchen, we recommend adding plenty of seating, a kitchen island, a gas range, excellent lighting, and stylish hardware to improve the appearance and functionality of the space. Upgrades that require a higher investment, such as stone countertops, custom cabinetry, and professional-quality appliances, also retain or exceed their value if you ever decide to sell.

Open-Floor Plan

Open-concept floor plans continue to be a popular item on many buyers’ must-have lists. Build your custom home with as much open space as possible to protect its resale value. An open floor plan allows buyers to interpret the space for their own family and lifestyle, making it easier to sell your home and fetch a higher sale price.

High-Quality Flooring

Another value-adding custom home finish is high-quality flooring. Opt for natural hardwood, stone, or tile over laminate and carpet. Bamboo flooring is another durable, attractive, and sustainable option that will hold its value and make your home more appealing to potential buyers. 

3. Custom Luxury Home Finishes to Save Money Down the Road

Some custom high-end finishes offer great returns on investments. Two key areas to address during the building process that will save you money in the future are energy efficiency and window selection.

Energy Efficient Upgrades

It may seem obvious, but anything you can do to make a home more energy efficient can help save money down the road, especially during hot summers and cold winters. Some practical ways to do this are to invest in top-notch insulation, use zoned heating and cooling with a smart thermostat, and choose energy-efficient windows and doors.

Potential buyers will likely be more interested in homes with energy-efficient and sustainable fixtures, so they don’t have to install them themselves. Energy Star appliances and low-flow fixtures are great ways to reduce energy consumption. These investments are guaranteed to save money and improve the home’s value in the long run.

Top-of-the-Line Windows

You already know that efficient windows are essential for energy savings, but choosing high-quality windows also boost your home’s value in other ways. Low-quality windows are one of the most frequently replaced items by new buyers and also one of the most expensive. Installing higher quality, insulated windows instead of traditional double-hung windows will recover the cost in energy efficiency and resale value.

Investing in your custom home’s windows will also improve your life in the home. Quality windows eliminate distracting noise and harmful UV rays and capitalize on views and light, making your new custom home that much more beautiful.

Building in a Luxury Home Community

Are you ready to start building your dream home with luxurious details to make it one-of-a-kind? Start by choosing the right location for your custom home. One of the most valuable decisions you can make for your custom home is where you decide to build. A gated home community can offer significant value, including security and privacy, maintained roads and paths, stable property values, and decreased traffic and noise.

At The Vineyards at Stage Pass, our homesites offer stunning views and convenient access to the state’s best wineries and food culture, all situated in a master-planned gated community. To learn more about your life of luxury at Stage Pass, reach out to our team today.