Inside Look: Custom Home Features Buyers Want in 2025

Design, Function, and Comfort Meet in Today’s Luxury Homes

Today’s luxury homebuyers are looking for more than square footage—they want homes that enhance their lifestyle, support wellness, and reflect personal taste. In the high-end Richmond Hill market, here are the top custom features clients are asking for in 2025.

1. Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living

Luxury homes in Coastal Georgia are designed to celebrate the outdoors. Top features include:

• Retractable glass walls

• Screened-in porches with fireplaces

• Summer kitchens and covered patios

• Infinity-edge pools overlooking the water or golf course

2. Smart Home Technology

Buyers are looking for automation and energy efficiency:
📱 App-controlled lighting, security, and climate
🔒 Smart locks and surveillance
🎶 Whole-home sound systems
⚡ EV chargers and solar integration

Modern tech is expected in today’s premium homes.

3. Wellness Spaces

Luxury now means living well. The most desirable homes include:
🧘 Yoga rooms or home gyms
🛁 Spa-inspired bathrooms
🥗 Chef’s kitchens with natural light and organic flow

Health, relaxation, and comfort are top priorities.

4. Custom Storage and Organization

High-end homes are not just beautiful—they’re functional. Popular upgrades include:

• Hidden pantries and prep kitchens

• Mudrooms and built-in drop zones

• Custom walk-in closets and organized garages

Luxury buyers expect a place for everything—and a way to hide the rest.

Find a Home That Meets Your Vision

Whether you’re seeking a new build or a thoughtfully designed resale, Richmond Hill offers custom homes built for the way you live now and into the future.

👉 Contact Michael Peale Carrier to tour properties with the features and finishes you truly want in your next home.