During this time of year, there is a lot of gathering going on! People are having friends and family over for the holidays or hosting parties to enjoy the cooler weather! At Jameson Houston Builders, we create custom homes built for hosting! Read on to learn more about design ideas that make gathering easier.
Open & Connected Layout
One of the biggest design elements that make gathering easier is an open and connected layout. By carefully designing an open and connected layout, we can help encourage connection and gathering through architecture. Open spaces can feel cold, but doing them the right way can make them feel connected and warm. These open layouts can encourage social interaction which is perfect for hosting.
Multi-Purpose Seating
Another key design for gathering is multi-purpose seating. An office space with a murphy bed can turn into a den or loft when you have people over. Taking things to the kitchen, some custom homes built for hosting have an island with a built-in extended table! This allows for more space when it’s just you at home, but more space to host when you have people over. Furniture in the living room is another way to entertain guests, with open seating that can rotate or fold into different shapes for different purposes.
Comfort Encouraged
According to emotional architecture, certain architectural elements can evoke emotions and contribute to how people feel. Based on this concept, comfort can even be encouraged when architecture is created with certain elements in mind. Intimate and enclosed spaces can actually encourage comfort. Textures can also contribute to comfort. Wooden surfaces are known to evoke feelings of warmth and comfort – one such example of using a material to contribute to the feeling of a space. From plush pillows to sofas and the texture on the wall, all the fine details can contribute to the feel of a space.
In the Details
Custom homes built for hosting requires more than just getting the space and layout– it is also about the little details. Lighting is one such element that can transform a space. Building windows that let in natural lighting can open up a space. Customizable lights that can be changed to help set the mood or tone, depending on the kind of event you are hosting, can also contribute to a hosted event. Music is another key element that can shift the mood. Custom speakers and soundsystems can be built into a home to allow for variability in music throughout different rooms. Or, they can be linked to play the same soundtrack throughout the entire house.
Jameson Luxury Homes & Pools is an expert in building homes curated to anything you could want! If hosting is something you enjoy doing, it is important that your home is built to set you up for success. Interested in a custom home built for hosting? Contact us today to learn more about design ideas that make hosting easier!