Top Custom Home Features Our Clients Love in 2025

Top Custom Home Features Our Clients Love in 2025

At Arvola Builders, we believe your home should be a reflection of your lifestyle, functional, stylish, and built for the way you live. As we move through 2025, homeowners are leaning into designs that combine comfort, efficiency, and timeless quality. Whether you're building your forever home or a modern patio home in Central Minnesota, here are the top custom home features our clients are loving this year.

1. Spa-Like Master Bathrooms

Homeowners are turning their master bathrooms into relaxing retreats. Think large walk-in tile showers, freestanding soaking tubs, double vanities with built-in lighting, and warm neutral palettes. Many also opt for heated floors, perfect for chilly Minnesota mornings.

2. Open-Concept Kitchens with Statement Islands

The kitchen remains the heart of the home. In 2025, oversized islands with built-in storage, quartz or granite countertops, and waterfall edges are leading the way. Clients also love walk-in pantries, under-cabinet lighting, and custom cabinetry that blends function and flair.

3. Cozy, Modern Fireplaces

Fireplaces remain a central design feature in Minnesota homes, and our clients love incorporating either gas or electric fireplaces with beautiful stone surrounds. These fireplaces provide warmth and ambiance while offering a clean, modern look. Whether it's a floor-to-ceiling stacked stone design or a simple stone accent with a sleek mantel, these features create an inviting focal point in the living space, perfect for cozy evenings with family.

4. Smart Storage Spaces

From built-in mudroom cubbies to walk-through laundry rooms connected to the master closet, smart storage design is in high demand. Homeowners want space that works, every nook has a purpose, and organization is built in from day one.

5. Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

Whether it's triple-pane windows, smart thermostats, or upgraded insulation, today’s homeowners care about comfort and savings. Arvola Builders prioritizes energy-efficient materials and construction techniques to help our clients save on utilities while being environmentally conscious.

6. Flex Spaces for Hobbies, Work, and Wellness

The past few years have reshaped how people use their homes. Home offices, craft rooms, home gyms, and even dedicated kids' learning zones are becoming common requests. Flexibility is key, and we design homes with adaptable spaces that can evolve with your needs.

7. Covered Patios and Outdoor Living

Clients want outdoor areas that feel like an extension of the home. Covered patios with lighting, ceiling fans, and even fireplaces or outdoor kitchens are being built into more plans than ever, perfect for hosting or simply relaxing with family.

8. Quality Finishes That Stand Out

From LP® SmartSide® siding on the exterior to custom millwork inside, our clients want materials that not only look great but last for decades. We see a lot of requests for natural wood accents, wide-plank flooring, and matte black or brushed brass hardware.

Build with Arvola: Custom Homes Designed Around You

The best part of custom building? Your home is yours, personalized from the ground up. At Arvola Builders, we walk alongside you through the entire process to design and build a space that fits your needs, style, and budget.

Interested in starting your custom home journey in Central Minnesota?
Contact us today to tour available lots or view sample floor plans we can customize just for you.