7 Features That Define a Luxury Property
Luxurious properties in essence offer the “high-end kind of life”. Properties can be termed “luxurious” either in design, location, technology, make, uniqueness, features or affordability.
Victor Kiplagat
Properties whether expensive or affordable elicit mixed reactions among real estate enthusiasts. Luxurious properties in essence offer the “high-end kind of life”. Properties can be termed “luxurious” either in design, location, technology, make, uniqueness, features or affordability.
It isn’t cast on the stone that all “luxurious” properties and homes would cost an arm and a leg. The following characteristics define a luxury property:
1. Home Décor
Home décor is in itself a world of its own. Interior design has many facets. Each home/property has a different taste in the design and architecture depending on the homeowner’s needs and preferences. Some homeowners desire their interior décor to be locally sourced while others value a touch of design, class, and elegance from different nationalities.
In the same vein, the home décor could potentially entail a professional interior designer who will ensure the home décor is neatly done in all aspects of design. This includes curtains, lighting, furniture, ceiling, tiles, walls, and cabinets just to mention but a few. The perfect home décor ensures the property’s interior has a touch of elegance in every way.
2. Security
In the modern era, security is sophisticated, paramount, and detailed across all properties that have immense value. Security worth cannot be undervalued at any point. Homeowners invest millions in security because of what they consider “expensive” and how crime has evolved to penetrate even the most secure security systems.
Properties of valuable nature have security in the following ways: CCTV cameras, smart locks, smart access, safety alarms, electrocuted fences, safety alarms, detection gadgets, and licensed firearms holders. The security breach is dealt with seriously so that all security risks are averted before they become a major cause of concern, worry, or panic.
3. Home Plans
Luxury properties have massive space that if not well utilized will constitute all “negative space” of the home or office. Spacious property should feature excellent planning, especially in interior design and exterior plans like landscaping. The lawns and gardens should be well catered for.
The balcony should have well-built seats to admire the horizon and the beauty of the landscape. Furthermore, the balcony rails should have a great height to ensure safe standing space and avoid accidents.
The balcony is a great place to hang flowers, mounted pictures, frames, painted art, and drawings. The flooring or tiles design of the balcony should be different from the interior tiles selection of the home.
4. High-End Kitchens
The kitchen should be spacious. Additionally, all top appliances should be at the disposal of the chef or the homeowner. An excellent kitchen plan is one that extends to the dining table. The kitchen that in our case is “high end” constitutes double ovens, heating drawers, sink and washers, and the store just to mention but a few.
The typical kitchen is basic in nature, operation, and appliances. It is the exact opposite of what the high-end kitchen offers in terms of appliances, space, and kitchen décor.
5. Property View
Nothing feels epic than a stunning view of the property and its environment. Luxury properties have breathtaking views of the sea, lake, city plan, or even the outskirts of the town centers. The huge balconies provide a surreal view of the sunrise or sunset.
The perfect property view is a kin to the peaceful environment from a busy day at work. It is worth mentioning that these properties have views that provide a great gaze toward the skyline or amazing fresh air to enjoy.
6. Smart Homes Features
As mentioned above, these properties have a great affinity toward technology. Many luxury homes have automated systems for security, motion sensors, curtains that are operated on tech, apps to control some home features, automated alarm systems, and technology that makes the property’s operations seamless, efficient and unique.
7. Lavish Home Amenities
Luxury properties aim at providing a resort kind of life experience. These amenities make the luxury living lifestyle worth every penny.
These amenities include a gym, swimming pool, children’s amusement park, sitting areas, walking pavements, and parking areas.
The luxury life of the luxury properties experience is yours for the taking. Give a shot at it.
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