You’ve worked all your life for this – your luxury home in beautiful Sarasota. Now that it is time to design and build your dream home, you’ll need to incorporate the features that are most important to you. But to give you some inspiration, here are the top 5 luxury home design features according to local building professionals on the Gulf Coast. From smart thermostats to gardens that thrive in seaside communities – which of these Sarasota luxury home elements speak to you?

5 Popular Luxury Home Features

Dream Kitchens: One of the most important features of any home is the kitchen, especially in luxury homes. Kitchens are often the most popular gathering place in the home, but they are also essential for gourmet cooks and food enthusiasts. Open, bright, and organized kitchen spaces are trending, as are walk-in pantries, wine coolers, double ovens, prep areas, warming drawers, and smart appliances. Ample counter and storage space, along with a kitchen island, are highly desirable luxury kitchen features. The layout of the kitchen is as important as the appliances and countertops, so having an architect help you design the right flow for your lifestyle is a smart idea.

Spa Bathrooms: Bathrooms are nearly as important to luxury homeowners as kitchens – perhaps more so! In a busy world with lots to do every day, self-care is important, and the perfect luxury bathroom is one of the must-have features of any new home. If you want to enjoy a spa day without ever leaving your home, talk to your professional architect about integrating heated bathroom floors, oversized showers with floor-to-ceiling water jets, a luxurious soaker tub, and towel warmers. Consider adding even more decadent features such as a steam room or sauna – or maybe a private, tropical outdoor shower area and hot tub just steps from your bedroom.

Smart Technology: In 2023, a luxury home without smart home technology seems unthinkable. Here are some of our favorite smart technology options:

Motion sensor lighting throughout the home.
Curtains that open or close according to the sun’s position.
Smart thermostats that adjust the temperature and humidity according to your personal schedule and behaviors – and can be controlled by a smartphone.
Smart security systems incorporating internet-enabled cameras.
Door locks that are controlled by a phone app ensure your home is always secure.

Specialized Hobby Rooms: Instead of adding more bedrooms, how about adding custom rooms that reflect your lifestyle and interests? Sarasota builders and architects have incorporated in-home theatres that rival any movie experience, libraries to elevate the reading nook concept, or a full gym or dance studio. When designing these rooms, imagine everything you will need – refrigerators, towel racks, a fireplace – the room is yours to create, making the luxury home truly personal.

Spectacular Outdoor Spaces: Luxury homes in Sarasota offer the unique opportunity to creatively integrate indoor and outdoor spaces to cultivate a comprehensive and sophisticated lifestyle. A well-designed outdoor area can be utilized year-round and effectively add functional square footage to your home – and our sunshine and blue skies set a gorgeous backdrop for relaxation, entertainment, or dining. Luxury homeowners may choose from fountains and koi ponds, outdoor gourmet kitchens, tropical gardens, custom pools, and much more. If you are looking for ways to utilize your lot creatively, a Sarasota architect can help you to design a lifestyle around your views and landscape, be that the Gulf of Mexico or a gorgeous hammock preserve.

At JTL Studios, we are dedicated to designing beautiful Florida homes that integrate the beauty of our environment. We look forward to working with you to bring your luxury home dreams from vision to reality.