7 Splurgy Home Upgrades That Prioritize HAPPINESS Over Everything
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Is there a dream space you have always secretly wanted for your home? A screening room worthy of a media mogul? A wellness zone where you can exercise and then relax in a sauna or steam room? A wine "cellar" that's nowhere near the basement, where you can properly entertain your friends over a rare bottle?Now's the time to make it happen. And you don't have to start from scratch. There are excellent options available that make customization and quick installation easier than ever, but the real payoff is in the joy they'll bring you. Below, you'll find ideas for seven creative spaces that will make you happier at home.A Truly Stunning Entryway Pictured above: Getting exterior details right is the key to a house that makes your heart skip a beat. A sexy entry, like the Custom Grid Arched Pivot Door from Maiden is a modern showstopper.A Hollywood-Worthy Media RoomCourtesy of Elite HTS Say goodbye to crowded bars and sticky-floored movie theaters forever. The best movie-watching experience is made even better with a luxurious place to sit. Elite HTS offers customized seating specifically designed for home cinemas and can be configured for any space you can carve out. Their selections include Sectionals, Recliners, Theater Beds (shown here), and Cuddle Couches, with multiple arm styles, upholstery options, and, of course, discreet (but necessary) cupholders. Configure your pieces directly on their site.WHAT YOU NEED TO BUILD A SCREENING ROOMWhether you choose a 98" QLED 4K SamsungTV or a classic projector and drop-down screen, dont skimp on a great surround sound system.Comfy seating is non-negotiable. Choose options that allow you to lean back and prop up your feet. Add in storage for extra pillows and blankets toooh, and dont forget the popcorn.If you have the space, ask your contractor to build different levels, so no ones view is obstructed. The Ultimate Wine Tasting RoomCourtesy of Heritage WineIf you love to entertain over a bottle (or case) of vino, a dedicated wine cellar might be just the thing to lift your spirits. Brands like Heritage Vine can turn any area into an ideal environment for wine storage (like this space that houses over450 bottles). Add a bar table to complete your Napa-esque tasting room.A Complete Wellness ZoneCourtesy of Iron House DesignIf you currently trek down to a basement tread-mill, why not give your home a proper makeover with a home gym and spa? Iron House Design specializes in creating holistic spacescomplete with high-end workout equipment, lounge seating, and recovery zones (often with a massage area or steam room)meant to match each clients fitness and health goals. Ideally, youll want to dedicate at least 500 square feet to all the kettlebells and whistles.Complete your retreat by adding a little heat therapy to your post-workout (or post-workday) recovery routine.Courtesy of ArisoThe Ariso sauna comes with everyelement youd expectfrom tempcontrol to benches and headrestswith a whisper-quiet heater that wont disrupt your zen.Courtesy of BrizoFor a fully immersive shower experience, the Mystix Steam System regulatestemperature and evenly disperses steam. Add their digital interface for aroma-, chroma-, and audio therapy integrations.BEFORE YOU GO ALL INSteam showers and even ready-made saunas require a bit of extra reinforcement, from waterproof enclosures to cement floors, so check with a contractor first.A Swanky Backyard Villa Villa A 800This open-concept, one-bedroom, one-bathroom plan is the Villa A 800.If youre lucky enough to have the extra outdoor space, choose an addition (in this case an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU) that feels special. Rost Architects offers fully customizable Villa plans, ranging from 360 to 1,200 square feet, for studios to three bedrooms with one to two bathrooms. Whether its for a home office, guest suite, pool house, or studio space, these builds are a home away from home in your own backyard.An Instant Outdoor KitchenCourtesy of TrexGet cooking with an Oasis layout in Champagne finish. Trex, a well-regarded source for low-maintenance decking, offers an outdoor kitchen constructed with 304-grade stain-less steel. The Trex Ready series lets buyers choose from seven design layouts in six ready-to-ship, powder-coated finishes. For a fridge, youll need a GFCI outlet with a surge protector. If you opt for a sink, youll need to call a plumber. Otherwise, place it wherever you want and fire up the grillnoone will ever know its not a built-in. A Private Plunge PoolMURPHY FOTO IMAGERYOccupying no more than 13' x 7' at their largest size, Soake Pools petite styles make them ideal for most spaces. They come standard with LED lighting and a fully tiled interior, and you can add heating, cooling, spa jets, a waterfall feature, and a static swim system. Get one of these and your friend group will expand exponentially.FIND YOUR STYLEThese pools come in five sizes; can be installed flush, partial, or above ground; and have four cover options.Follow House Beautiful on Instagram and TikTok!
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