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Our 6 Favorite Features of Beautiful New Homes

July 15, 2019

As times change, so does the way homes are built and designed. People want a house that feels uniquely their own and also for their space to be up-to-date with new technology and design features. There are some truly exciting home design features available today that aid in creating beautiful new homes. From lighting to layout, everything can be tailored to your preferences. But in order to make the right choice, it’s our duty to show you what options are out there. We could spend the day listing amazing features for your new home, but we’ve narrowed this list down to our favorites. These features can add style to ordinary places, encourage family interaction, and even be environmentally conscious. At New Tradition Homes, we thrive on the idea that we can assist in creating an environment where families feel completely at home while including the home buyer in the process. So here are six of our favorite features that stand out when it comes to creating a dream home. 1. Sliding Barn Door Maximize space and visual appeal with one of our favorite home features: a sliding barn door. Adding this style of door to your beautiful new home gives it a rustic feel with modern convenience, while also giving your house a break from the typical bulkiness of standard doors. It’s perfect for rooms that need occasional privacy, such as a special occasion dining room or office space. Incorporating a sliding barn door into your space creates a larger entrance area than a typical door, so when left open, it feels inviting, and when closed, looks almost like there’s no room hiding behind it at all. Want this feature to stand out even more? Throw in a pop of color that will have people begging to see what’s behind it. Wow your guests by the reveal with a sleek push to the side, where the door sits parallel to the wall, taking up no extra space in the room. Check out some visuals from one of the houses at New Tradition Homes, The Bremerton, to see how beautiful this option can look when chosen. 2. Expansive Windows Natural light can really bring a room to life. Having a house that features a plethora of windows throughout can both save money on electricity and add a gorgeous natural element to your surroundings. Long windows by the door bring energy to the entrance of the house unmatched by your standard lamp. Transparency through parts of the garage door can turn a dark and gloomy storage space into a light and open space with more possibilities. Varying in size from a small square to large rectangular structures, more windows are a great addition to any home. Light up your home and your life by adding this feature to your new house. Some of our home models, like The Laurelhurst or The Lynwood, give a good idea of what we can do when it comes to adding that natural light through window placement. 3. Open Floor Plan The communal portions in a house are usually sectioned off to make each its own secluded area. A feature we’re excited about is a more open floor plan that incorporates each specific space into one all-encompassing area. Of course, the dining portion is a section of its own, marked by the table, and couches section off the living room area, but without walls separating the spaces, there are more possibilities for interaction. This thoughtful design feature has the potential to increase family togetherness, which leads to more memories in a house you’ve helped create. Activities like cooking can be easily made into a family affair when you’re able to see what’s going on outside the kitchen. Models like The Lacrosse give a good visual for what a successfully designed open layout looks like. And if you’re worried about the spaces seeming too conjoined, opt for pillars to give distinction to each room. 4. Walk-In Showers Nothing makes your bathroom resemble a spa more than a walk-in shower. A roomy walk-in shower can mean more storage space for toiletries, a ledge for sitting, or maybe even two shower heads. Beautiful new homes with this feature create a diverse bathroom that feels inviting and visually appealing. More space also means there’s plenty of ways to make this option your own. Go for a natural look with stone flooring or a more modern look with a sleek tile of your choosing. Incorporate glass walls to surround you in this stunning feature and say goodbye to standard shower curtains. No matter how you style it, having a spacious walk-in shower is a great way to start or end your day. 5. Energy Efficiency One of our favorite features for beautiful new homes is the option to be energy efficient, because what’s more beautiful than being conscious of our environment? We take green building to the next level and have been a leader in green building in the Northwest for over a decade. Each home at New Tradition Homes meets the highest standard for efficiency and quality. Energy-efficient features such as LED lighting and ENERGY STAR®–rated windows are available, as well as many environmentally responsible features, such as rain sensors on sprinklers, advanced framing techniques, and more. Energy-efficient homes can benefit your pockets as well. Taking advantage of these options can up the resale value if you ever chose to move and create opportunities to lower your monthly utility costs. 6. Inviting Patio Space Beautiful new homes like the ones at New Tradition Homes usually have an inviting patio area. Most homes focus on the living room as the main space for entertaining. But putting thought and effort into creating a gorgeous outdoor entertaining space in addition to your living room can create a world of opportunities for families. Bring the indoors outdoors with a fireplace wall to section off your patio. This option makes this space still feel like a room that’s a part of the house. Or add a fire pit right beyond the covered portion of the patio so you and your guests have multiple areas to congregate. This option is great for parties and entertaining but also works well with everyday life and gets your family to enjoy a little bit of fresh air.