What’s the home of your dreams without people to share it with? One of the greatest joys of owning your own custom home is entertaining, having a space designed to invite people into. Whether it’s family or friends (or both!), here are some great ideas to make your custom home the next hot spot for parties and get togethers.

Outdoor Space

Who doesn’t love a garden party? An outdoor entertaining space is typically the focal point of a great evening, and in a custom home the sky is the limit. A fire pit makes a great centerpiece, and you can hook it up to a gas line for a mess-free setup and teardown. Speaking of seating, it’s smart to have both covered and uncovered areas in the event of bad weather.

If you love to grill out, why not go all the way with an outdoor kitchen? Some counter space and a small refrigerator can make outdoor meals a breeze.

A Large, Open Kitchen

Speaking of cooking, if you want to host dinner parties then an open kitchen is a must. The centerpiece of a great open kitchen is typically an island, where guests can congregate and nibble on appetizers while you cook. It turns dinner prep into part of the event! You can also play with fun ideas like window seating.

A Bar or Lounge Space

In case the kitchen gets too crowded – or you just want a quieter space for groups to split off to – a wet bar in your kitchen or even a dedicated bar room is a great idea. Basements are ideal for this, especially when paired with a man cave or game room.

If you really want to go all out, you can implement a kegerator directly in to your bar. Beer on tap at home adds a serious flourish to any party.

Main Floor Bathroom

When designing your floor plan, it’s important to separate your private spaces from your entertaining spaces. A bathroom near the kitchen or foyer is important to make sure guests can tend to their needs without disturbing your privacy.

Guest Rooms

Got a big family, or just like to host until the early hours of the morning? Guest rooms let people party as hard as they want safely and comfortably. Even if you only have one bed there, floor space for an air mattress can be a big help. This pairs especially well with a small guest bathroom.

Are you looking for the custom home of your dreams? Tingen Construction builds luxurious custom homes in the Triangle and beyond. Contact us today and let’s get started, or check out our current listings!