New must-haves for luxury homes
April 15, 2010 Luxury in Real Estate Comments Off
To keep up with the well-off Joneses, you’ll need to invest in heated bathroom floors, a state-of-the-art sauna, eco-friendly materials and computer-assisted light, heating and security systems.
By Lucy Maher, Forbes.com
You have an elegant gunite swimming pool, mottled granite countertops and a steam shower in your master bath. But in the race for the ultimate home, you’re still behind.
Home trends move fast, especially at the very high end of the market, where new ideas take hold. Whirlpool baths, once a rarity, can be found in many a decent new subdivision. Ditto for double-height living rooms. Stainless-steel appliances are practically standard.