The days of thinking that a luxury home consists of only whirlpools, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops are a thing of the past. According to a 2006 Forbes article, these items should have been installed years ago.
Lucy Maher’s article, New Luxury Home Must-Haves, showcases the new luxury items, and let me tell you, they don’t come cheap.

The newest luxury trends on the market are ‘green’, or environmentally friendly features. These new amenities are costly, as they are built with materials that are nontoxic or eco-friendly, although most “homeowners find the long-term results worth it.”
Of all the current must-haves for the eco-friendly homeowner, the spa tops them all. The new ‘it’ spa features “…serene bathrooms with souped-up saunas, towel warmers and heated floors.”

Bringing luxury outdoors is another luxury that is gaining awareness in the real estate world. The new outdoor remodel of a luxury home should include everything from ultra-luxurious pools to fully loaded outdoor kitchens, which can cost upwards of $200,000. As Mike Logsdon of Land Design states, “People are living outside…Pools have gone from a $15,000 kidney shape to a $400,000 pool with tiles.” Indeed, luxury has again changed its form, and although you now have access to the most popular trends, “in the race for the ultimate home, you’re still behind.”

The home remodeling competition just reached a whole new level.