From spa bathrooms to smart tech and edible gardens, these elevated essentials reflect what luxury really means today—comfort, wellness, and intentional design. Luxury in 2025 is no longer just about opulence—it’s about intentionality, personalization, and wellness. According to House Beautiful magazine, recent reports from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Sotheby’s International Realty reveal that the definition of “luxury” is shifting, especially among Gen X and millennial homeowners.
Instead of chasing flashy finishes, they’re prioritizing functionality, sustainability, and comfort.
These younger homeowners are leading the charge toward more meaningful, tech-enabled, and eco-conscious living. As a result, luxury home features are becoming less about extravagance and more about thoughtful design.
Below are 14 luxury home trends expected to rise in popularity this year:
1. Double Kitchen Islands
Two islands are better than one—especially when kitchens now double as remote work hubs, family gathering spots, and cooking stations. Dual-island layouts help define zones for food prep, dining, and socializing without sacrificing aesthetics.
2. Sculleries and Hidden Kitchens
To keep open-concept homes looking tidy, homeowners are investing in concealed prep areas. These “dirty kitchens” or sculleries allow cooking and cleanup to happen out of sight while maintaining the sleek look of the main kitchen.
3. Keeping Rooms
A throwback trend that’s now going viral on social media, keeping rooms are cozy lounge areas just off the kitchen. They’re perfect for relaxing near the heart of the home while keeping conversations and connections flowing.
4. Beverage Centers
From espresso machines to built-in wine fridges, beverage stations are becoming more specialized. These mini lounges reflect how entertaining at home is evolving to be both practical and stylish.
5. Golf Simulators
Why drive to the club when you can practice your swing from home? Indoor golf simulators are a playful yet high-end amenity that is gaining traction in today’s luxury residences!
6. Game Rooms
Move over teenagers! Game rooms are now designed to serve both adults and children. Whether it’s for arcade nights, pool tables, cards with the girls, or video gaming, these spaces give families and guests a reason to gather.
7. Spa-Inspired Bathrooms
Bathrooms now mimic some of the best world-class resorts with features like heated floors, steam showers, soaking tubs, and luxurious materials such as pink quartz or onyx. Some homes even feature dual primary bathrooms—one for each partner!
8. Infrared Saunas
Wellness remains a key focus in luxury construction. Infrared saunas, gyms, meditation spaces, and circadian lighting are no longer niche—they’re expected amenities in the homes of the health-conscious elite.
9. Retractable Glass Walls
Modern homes are bringing the outdoors in with collapsible walls and floor-to-ceiling glass that create a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Natural light and views become an integral part of the design.
10. Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor living has become more luxurious and weatherproof. Fully equipped cooking areas, complete with grills, sinks, and even pizza ovens, extend the outdoor entertaining space year-round.
11. Pickleball Courts
Pickleball continues to rise in popularity. High-end buyers want recreation at home, whether that means a court for tennis, basketball, or this trendy paddle sport.
12. Edible Gardens
Self-sufficiency is becoming part of the luxury lifestyle. Greenhouses and edible gardens make farm-to-table, healthy cooking easier, accessible—and more stylish—than ever.
13. Smart Home Integration
According to House Beautiful, automation is at the top of the custom wish list. High-end homeowners want systems that manage lighting, climate, security, and entertainment with voice control or an app. The more intuitive, the better. In the click of an app, homes can now be monitored and adjusted from anywhere in the world!
14. Sustainable Systems
Solar panels, rainwater collection, and green roofs aren’t just eco-friendly—they’re also super practical. Hybrid homes with passive energy strategies are rising in value while lowering homeowner’s utility bills.
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