Wednesday

new house dreamin'

the long list (who would've guessed?) of "wants" for the dream house. i've been scouring pinterest and forums for things people wish they would've done when building 
{in pink are "musts"}

KITCHEN:
garbage disposal on both sides of sink 
cabinets on both sides of peninsula/island
gas range + griddle (no stainless 'backsplash') with drawers underneath
double ovens
drawer dishwasher (?)
subway tile 
outlet for "coffee station"
microwave in lower cabinets 
cabinets to ceiling
under-cabinet lighting
farmhouse sink
quartz countertops
cabinet-covered fridge (?)
pot-filler above range
vent oven to outside
flooring running under cabinets
kickplate drawers
sylight
recessed fridge
waterfall countertop (?)
copper tubing for ice maker
breakfast area 
room for upholstered sofa/bench under windows in eat-in area with sconces on each side
















DINING:
separate dining room
board and batten/wainscoting 

LIVING: 
9' (minimum) ceilings on lower level
small room with french doors (play area for computer//kids in the future)
plank wood + brick fireplace
hearth
floor outlet (for floating furniture)

LAUNDRY: 
recessed dryer vent
mudroom cubbies
laundry shoot (?)
frosted "Laundry" pocket door
whirlpool sink for delicates (?)
brick paver flooring (?)

MASTER: 
door to backyard (?)
window seat (?)
4 outlets on each side of bed
on first level 

BATHROOMS: 
no builder grade mirrors
cable/outlet in master bathroom
tub sprayer in master 
large tile
no tub/shower inserts
outlet behind toilet in master water closet 7 powered room (for lamps)
leaded glass shower door in master
heated floors (?)
cast iron pipes from upper bathroom (noise reduction)
stone in master shower floor
























PANTRY: 
outlet 
motion-sensor light (if not pocket door)
microwave in pantry (?)
frosted pocket door

























CLOSETS:
window in master closet (?)
closets painted room color (cheaper and better looking, anyway)
heat/air vent in master closet

BEDROOMS: 
built in fire escape ladders (?)
dutch door in "nursery"
two bedrooms upstairs

OUTDOORS:
keypad front door handle
outlets in eaves (for christmas lights)
cable/outlet 
gutters
outlets! (both sides of front door?)
gasline on patio
fenced backyard

GARAGE:
attic light switch downstairs

WHOLE HOUSE:
smooth walls
wired for sound throughout (including exterior)
recessed outlets
nest thermostat (upstairs & downstairs?)
crown molding
upgrade insulation
soundproofing
wood flooring throughout
white risers on staircase
paint color (interior-grey/taupe + ceiling same) (exterior-white/grey/navy + cedar shakes)
doggy door
extra wide, flat, craftsman baseboards
frame braces for ceiling fans (living, master, bedrooms)
3-way light switches (walk through and get a feel for the layout)
extra board bracing where drapes or heavy items will hang (studs)
storm door on front
dimmers!
USB outlets















TIPS
-buy our own faucets, shower heads, light fixtures/ceiling fans, appliances, toilet paper holders
-plan where vents will go related to furniture placement (walkthrough--think furniture, curtains, etc)
-take pictures of plumbing/electrical before drywall for future reference
-get a light fixture "allowance" instead of builder bundle

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