Did you pick up a hobby at home during the pandemic? If you’re like many Americans, your answer is probably yes.
Now more than ever, people of all ages are embracing their hobbies and exploring new ones. Hobbies give us all the opportunity to create, learn, and connect with others — but it’s no secret that hobbies quickly start taking up space in your home.
If you’re feeling cramped, it’s time to consider building a custom home or remodeling your existing one. Your home is more than just a place to sleep at night, and you could be designing it with your favorite pastimes in mind.
Our team at Hamilton Homes in Indianapolis loves helping people turn their dreams into reality. If you and your family have some favorite hobbies, take a look at just a few of the ways you can incorporate them into your custom home design.
Custom kitchen design for aspiring chefs
Baking and cooking are some of the most accessible — and fun — hobbies to get into at any age. If you love trying new recipes and perfecting the perfect dish, design your dream custom kitchen for your new home.
From custom cabinetry and granite countertops to gas ranges and double ovens, working in a chef’s kitchen can transform your cooking experience. Consider adding a butler’s pantry for prep work and plenty of space to store speciality appliances.
Home craft room design for crafters
As anyone who crafts knows, arts and crafts supplies can quickly take up a lot of space in your home. Adding a craft room into your custom home design gives you dedicated space to do your favorite activities, whether you like paper crafting, painting, knitting, or a little bit of everything.
The ultimate craft room includes elements like built-in cabinetry for storage, plenty of surface space to spread out your work, and task lighting to help you see the details. Even if you’re not artistically inclined, a hobby room could be the perfect space to house collections like coins and stamps.
Home gym ideas for fitness enthusiasts
When you have a custom home, you don’t have to go to the gym to get your daily workout in. Build a home gym with all your favorite exercise equipment, whether you’re more of a yogi or a weightlifter.
Your options don’t end with your home gym room, either. Make space for your favorite sport in your house — or your backyard. Hone your golf game with an indoor or outdoor putting green. Add a pool with a lap lane or a sports court for racquetball, basketball, or tennis.
Garage design for DIYers
Many home hobbyists find themselves spending time out in the garage, whether they’re car enthusiasts, woodworkers, or even home brewers. The garage is where all the heavy duty tools and supplies are kept, and an oversized garage in your custom home expands your hobby space.
Equip your garage with plenty of bays, so you have space to work even when your cars are inside. Add heating to make it comfortable year-round and consider adding windows or a ventilation system, depending on your hobby.
Outdoor design ideas for green thumbs
If gardening is your thing, consider including an atrium or a backyard greenhouse to your custom home. You don’t have to limit yourself to indoor spaces when you design your home for your hobbies. Atriums and greenhouses not only look beautiful, but they allow you to bring nature and sunlight indoors all year long.
A well-placed greenhouse complements your backyard and outdoor living spaces. Along with shelving for plants, don’t forget a potting bench and storage area to keep gardening tools organized.
Home theater design for movie buffs
Home theaters are one of the most common additions to custom homes, and for good reason. Watching TV and playing video games are popular hobbies, and having a home theater makes the experience even more fun.
A great home theater has comfortable seating for everyone, a big screen, and a surround sound system. Put it in the basement or, if it’s on another level of your home, fit blackout curtains on the windows.
Whatever hobbies you and your family have, Hamilton Homes can help you build the ultimate hobby space. The first stage of your custom home building process is brainstorming, and there’s no limit to the types of designs we develop with our clients.
We take the time to get to know you, your family, and how your home needs to work for you. Together, we incorporate your goals into a home design that stands the test of time for your family.
Excited about all the ways you can design your home for your hobbies? Send us a message to learn more about how to get started building a custom home.
