Hi everyone, any additions to the below menu of options that a homeowner can select from? Particularly interested in any neat “gee whiz” ideas that you’ve seen. I’m including some that I’ve thought of, but obviously the below is not meant to be comprehensive. Let me know what other ideas should be added to the list!

Kitchen

     Kitchen Appliances

          speed oven / steam oven

          French door wall oven

          Pizza oven

          warming drawer

          two dishwashers

          dishwasher drawer

          countertop height built-in microwave or drawer microwave

          French Range or induction range

          range with specialty burners or modular cooktop

          built-in coffee maker

          built-in icemaker

          appliances with cabinet front

          faucet over range / cooktop

          pots and pans hanger for over range

          wine fridge

          beverage fridge

     Kitchen Cabinetry

          appliance garage / cabinet for countertop appliances with swing doors, top down door or roll-up door

          stand mixer lift

          pull out pantry drawers

          spice rack pullout

          utensil caddy / knife block

          small cupboard on side of a cabinet for family calendar / stuff collection that hides the mess and hides it from nosey visitors

          baking sheet storage

          lazy Susan in corners

          slow close drawers

          plate drawer

          lid drawer

          cabinet and drawer hardware

          tilt out tray

          pull out cutting board

          cabinet for trash cans

          toe kick

          toe kick drawer

          adjustable height island

          door with cabinet front leading to hidden kitchen or kitchen prep area to make it a secret / hidden area

     Kitchen Sink / Plumbing

          dishwasher and fridge drain pans

          instant hot water / carbonated water combo (e.g., Zip Water HydroTap)

          large work sink, e.g, the Elkay Circuit Chef sink

          removable garbage disposal flap (e.g., the Elkay sink referenced above)

          reverse osmosis water filtration

     Kitchen Electric

          outlets under cabinets instead of on backsplash

          outlets on both sides of island

          LED strip lighting

          automatic range hood or switch for exhaust vent that’s lower / more accessible

     Other Kitchen Features

          vacuum sweep for central vac

          recessed niche for storing trash cans (in lieu of storing in a cabinet)

Master Bath

          linear shower drain

          freestanding tub

          outlet in master bath drawer (or under vanity in knee space) for appliances

          niche in wall or shelf in corner for shampoo, soap, etc.

          niche for foot (facilitates shaving, but also washing and drying legs)

          no transition in shower

          big marble or granite slab instead of tile on floors and walls to minimize seams / grout

          two showerheads; one of which can be handheld

          rainhead shower

          bench in shower

          roll up vanity in master bath or closet

          bidet or outlet for bidet

          urinal

          lights behind or on the sides of mirrors

          steam shower

          body sprays

          digital controls

Master Bedroom

          light switch near bed

          bay windows or sitting area

          wall sconces / wall lights

          breakfast / coffee bar

Master Closet

          custom shelving

          vanity area

          inside light switch (to facilitate early-morning access while not disturbing spouse)

          vertically stacked washer dryer (or combo washer-dryer)

Great Room

          mantle

          fireplace

          built-in shelves

          floor outlets

          built-in projector and screen

Laundry

          sink

          space for two washers and dryers

          dryer on exterior wall

          washer drain pan

          cabinet island or room for wood table

          laundry chute or dumb waiter

          cabinets

          drying cabinet with mesh drawers / built-in space for hang-drying laundry

          drying drawers

          outlet / space for second freezer

          floor drain

          anti-vibration detail

          built-in cabinetry to elevate washer and dryer

          built-in hamper storage

          shelf above washer and dryer

          dedicated storage for cleaning supplies with outlet for charging cordless vacuum, etc.

          sewing drawer

          retractable ironing board

          automatic water shutoff valve

          secondary lint trap

Plumbing

          salt water softer / pre filter

          whole house water filtration or reverse osmosis water filtration

          tankless water heater with recirculation

          recessed niche behind toilets or wall-hung toilets

          PEX water manifold with hub and spoke layout

          larger water main

          graywater collection system

          fire sprinklers

          air admittance valves

Garage

          ramp to house (no step)

          smart sprinkler control

          “Person” door in garage

          window in garage

          four-sided garage door seal (e.g., https://thermotraks.com) and insulated garage door

          epoxy floor

          belt drive for garage doors

          50 amp plug / Electric car charger in garage

          access to HVAC system (either on ground floor in closet that is accessed from garage or with attic access from garage) (minimizes service professionals in house)

          shop space

          storage space (or higher ceilings for overhead storage)

          floor drain

          overhead outlet

          battery backup for garage door

Electric / Security / Networking

          Smart panel

          wiring for generator / solar panel / solar battery

          outdoor intercom

          interior old-school intercom system (not smart speakers)

          motion sensor lights in closets

          built-in night lights in bathrooms

          baseboard outlets, e.g., Flushtek

          smart lighting, e.g., Lutron or Control4

          interior smart switch for outlet under eaves (for holiday lights)

          pre-wiring for blind automation

          pre-wiring for security (doors, windows, motion sensors, glass breaks)

          pre-wiring for pool

          cabinet lights

          ethernet cabled to every room

          ethernet in kitchen under cabinet for security monitor

          server room

          conduit to exterior of house for internet company

          speaker pre wiring

          outlet on stairs for garland

          built-in nightlights on stairs

HVAC

          Unico system

          variable capacity equipment

         minisplits

         stand-alone dehumidifier

         HRV or ERV

         geothermal heat exchange

         AeroSeal

Exterior

         outlet under eaves

         holiday light package

         conduit under driveway for wiring

         conduit to trees or outlets at trees for holiday lighting

         trash can pad and small wall to hide it

         package drop

         removable hose bibs (e.g., Aquor)

         hose bibs on all corners of house

         hot water hose bib for car wash

         hose water upstream of water softener

         pre-wiring for security cameras

         Termimesh for termite prevention

Accessibility

         36” door widths

         lower counter height in kitchen / accessible bath

         minimal flooring transitions

         elevator

         lower light switches

         lower door handles / lever handles

         ramp / no steps to front door

         grab bars in accessible bathrooms / showers or at least blocking for grab bars

         Niches in longer hallways to accommodate benches (for sitting to take a rest)

         parking spots for wheelchair / walker

Fluff / Decor

         beatboard, wood paneling or other decorative details on walls and/or ceilings

         interior window casings

         solid core wood doors

         built-in bookshelves / cabinets

         window benches

         sufficient clean wall spaces for artwork

         plaster instead of gypsum

         paperless gypsum

Pets

         built-in faucet in kitchen

         niche for food and water bowls

         ventilation for litter box

Other

         tube slide from second floor for children

         central vac

         gift-wrap center

         recessed niche for robot vacuums

         outdoor kitchen / grill space

         pockets to recess roller shades

         AeroBarrier