How To Build A Luxury Home That Connects To The Environment
There’s nothing better than returning home to a luxury space that helps you switch off for the day. Your very own sanctuary that grounds you through colours of bushland and the sea.
After all, immersing your senses in nature is proven to decrease stress and anxiety. And if there’s one place you want to relax, it’s at home. So, if you’re thinking about building a home that makes the most of the natural world, here are our top five tips.
Go sustainable
Ultimately, the best thing you can do to connect your home to the environment is to build sustainably. Insulate walls and floors, choose double-glazed windows, and orientate your home so it takes advantage of the sun’s energy. By making the most of the natural heat, you’ll end up saving money on artificial cooling and heating. Not only are you being kinder to the planet, but to your wallet as well.
Think about using recycled or renewable materials too, like recycled concrete blocks and timber, to ensure your home’s carbon footprint is as little as possible.
Indoor-outdoor living
Creating the perfect indoor-outdoor living space is like building a bridge between the home and the natural world. This is all about creating multi-functional outdoor spaces where you and your loved ones can kick back and relax, play, entertain or set up your home office for the day.
Upgrade your indoor-outdoor sanctuary with features like an outdoor kitchen with an electric-powered barbecue, or an exotic outdoor shower for summer days.
Lounge in the natural light
There’s something decidedly high-end about floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights that let lots of natural light into your home. This means positioning your property in a location that takes advantage of natural light. With regular access to fresh air and passive heating from rays of sunshine streaming in through the windows, you may end up relying less on artificial heating and cooling, reducing your home’s stress on the environment.
Not to mention, having floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights give you generous views of your garden space or trees overhead. Imagine a gorgeous eyeful of the leaves turning in autumn.
Colour
Rich bushland, bright flowers, turquoise waters, and fiery sunsets – nature is filled to the brim with stunning colour inspiration.
Green, especially, adds an earthy, grounded feel to any space. As can nature-based tones, such as ochre and clay.
Of course, we can also get quite literal in this sense by placing some lush, leafy plants around your home. There’s a green thumb in every family!
Furnishes and finishes
For an extra layer of oomph in your home, think of natural materials for furnishes and finishes.
Imagine timber in flooring, in furniture like chairs, tables and cabinetry, or in textured feature walls. And if you use recycled timber, instead of engineered – not only is it better for the environment, but it offers a rustic, unique look that will surely catch the eyes of guests.
Durable stone and rock are perfect for benchtops and splashbacks too.
Our guarantee
With over 20 years of building statement homes, Olsson Building guarantees to deliver a finished quality home that you will appreciate for generations to come. Based in Gippsland, we know how to make the most of your natural surroundings, while building sustainably.
Get in touch with us today to learn more.