3 Design Essentials to have in a Beach House
With being a company based on the Jersey Shore, the summer season is something that we look forward to every year. Whether you are looking to relax at home during the summer season with your family or entertain guests during BBQs, the perfect home design can make all the difference. However, there definitely are some elements that are essential to have if you own a coastal house near the beach, including having an outdoor shower, a designated backyard living space, and a mudroom. In this blog post we’ll look at these three design essentials that are a must have if you have a house along the shore!
An Outdoor Shower
After a long day in the summer sun at the beach, the last thing you’ll want to do is try and clean up all the pesky beach sand that will be left all throughout your house. For that reason, outdoor showers have become a fundamental beach house staple to have if you live along the shore. They are definitely a design option that will cost a bit more, but if you invest in the installation of one, and your family frequently visits the beach, the luxury and the practicality will definitely outweigh the cost. Also, an outdoor shower isn’t only perfect for families who enjoy the beach, it also works great for those who have young children who enjoy playing in the yard and a quick shower rinse could help remove dirt and mud.
A Designated Backyard Living Space
It should come as no surprise that if you have a house near the beach that you should also have a backyard that is the perfect place for entertaining and soaking up all the sunshine. For that reason, a dream backyard retreat is most likely to be the most important design idea if you want to have the perfect beach house. Although, design ideas widely vary based on what everyone’s personal preferences are and their overall budget. Some may love to have the ample backyard oasis package that has a complete outdoor kitchen, full size bar area and entertainment viewing options, as well as a full-size heated pool. While others on a budget may be happy with a beautiful paver patio and a designated BBQ area. No matter what you prefer your backyard to have, all that matters is that you go outside and enjoy it!
A Mudroom
A mudroom may not be the first beach house design staple one may think of, but it still is an extremely popular choice. A mudroom is generally a space that offers separation from the rest of the house and a place for you to leave your shoes or daily items when you return home. For that reason, it is a great add-on in any home since it can include built-ins that allow for additional storage of shoes, children’s summer sports gear, and items that are generally used outside. This is particularly a great feature to have in beach houses because you can leave your beach gear like towels, chairs, umbrellas in your mudroom, if need be, compared to tracking the sand all throughout your home. Similarly, dirt or water is often tracked into the house when individuals leave and go to and from places. For this reason, having a mudroom is not only a good organizational option in beach houses, but also good for their overall cleanliness.
Although there are many things’ people consider as being essential elements to have in a beach house, having an outdoor shower, a designated backyard living space, and a mudroom are the most popular design trends. If you are thinking about remodeling your home to include your own dream shore house staples, consider reaching out to Baine Contracting, Inc. to help you make them your reality!
By Shannon Johnstone at Baine Contracting, Inc.