Creating The Ultimate Wishlist For Your New Custom Home in Mid-Missouri

Before we can dive into the fun stuff, let’s talk logistics. In order to save room in your budget for those wishlist items, you need to plan out the estimated cost of your custom home. Luckily, here at Watts Construction, we make this step easy. All you need to do is simply tell us what you want from your custom home; from the number of bedrooms, to the materials used, even down to the placement of electrical outlets. From there, we crunch some numbers and give you an accurate estimate of what you can expect the final cost to be once it is all said and done.

When you are thinking about your home, establish what are absolute necessities to have and what special features you want to have in your home to make it more unique. Basically, consider your wants vs your needs. Your wants should be an extra amount of money set aside to see your wishlist become a reality. Everyone’s budget for this is different. To help inspire your own wishlist, we have not only created a list of exciting home amenities, but also included important details such as cost and what kind of lifestyle these items would most accommodate. Let’s get started!

To provide a more detailed glimpse into how these special features will impact your home, we have broken it down to amenities by room.

As the hub of many family gatherings and late night chats over a snack, you want your kitchen to not only suit your needs, but also be accommodating to those who frequent it. Adding special features within the kitchen can help your space go above and beyond meeting the goals for you and your family.

A breakfast nook is a great, simple addition as it utilizes more free space within the kitchen and can serve several purposes. A breakfast nook is great not only for an extra dining space, but also offers another place to gather while spending time in the kitchen.
Cost: $500-$1,500
Best For: Homes who are on the go but want a quick place they can gather together for a meal

Sometimes with messy hands in the kitchen, you need a handsfree mode. Installing a foot pedal underneath your kitchen sink allows you to turn on the water without getting things too messy if you just finished making cookie dough and have more on your hands than on the baking tray. This is also great for adding more accessibility within a home!
Cost: $900-$2,000
Best For: Homes who want more accessibility features in their home

Pets are just like family and love spending time with us. Place their food and water bowls in a built-in station under your kitchen island or cabinetry where they can hang out while you cook while avoiding spills and messes.
Cost: $300-$500
Best For: Pet friendly homes

Your bedroom is your safe space, it should be a place of security and most importantly, relaxation. You want the place where you rest your head at night to be your own personal sanctuary. Make it the best it can be to ensure a good night sleep every single time.

This feature opens doors for more decor and design but also serves a functional purpose. A shelved headboard allows you to store items such as your favorite book, phone and everything in between. Bonus feature: include overhead lighting.
Cost: $400-$1,200
Best For: People looking for a unique way to create more storage space

This is a great feature for rooms looking to incorporate a little extra natural light. Being able to see the stars at night always welcomes a calm and relaxing feeling.
Cost: $500-$1,500
Best For: People who want natural light with more privacy

Make getting into bed as easy as possible. Those who are in need of a little extra assistance require added accessibility in their bedroom. A platform bed allows both entering and exiting a much easier process. Our team can customize your platform bed to accommodate your individual needs so your bed is unique to you and only you.
Cost: $1,00-$3,000
Best For: People seeking a customized bed to fit their personal needs

Heated floors take away the uncomfortableness of easing out of bed and stepping onto a cold floor. This is a luxury feature to help waking up on a cold day that much easier.
Cost: (depends on square feet of heated floor) $6-$16 per square footage
Best For: Those looking to add a luxury feature

If you share a bathroom, it’s always nice to have your own space when you are trying to race out the door in the morning. This allows each person to have separate yet shared spaces.
Cost: $1,200- $4,000
Best For: Those interested in keeping spaces separated

Help keep your bathroom space separated with an extra door of privacy for your water closet. This creates not only more privacy but also uses the most out of existing space in your bathroom.
Cost: $2,000-$5,000
Best For: Those looking for added privacy

At Watts, we want to see your unique and creative wishlist items come to life so you are more than pleased when we hand you the keys to your new home. Every new project we take on is an adventure. Our qualified and experienced team will go above and beyond our client’s expectations with our exceptional results.

Call Watts Construction Today To Get Started On Your Custom Home!