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