10 Luxury Upgrades Every Custom Home Buyer Should Consider
10 Luxury Upgrades Every Custom Home Buyer Should Consider
When building a custom home, it’s the upgrades that turn a beautiful design into a truly personalized retreat. Beyond square footage and finishes, today’s luxury homebuyers are investing in features that elevate comfort, enhance functionality, and increase long-term value. Whether you’re focused on indoor elegance or outdoor living, these 10 luxury upgrades blend innovation with indulgence and are well worth considering as you plan your dream home.
When building a custom home, it’s the upgrades that turn a beautiful design into a truly personalized retreat. Beyond square footage and finishes, today’s luxury homebuyers are investing in features that elevate comfort, enhance functionality, and increase long-term value. Whether you’re focused on indoor elegance or outdoor living, these 10 luxury upgrades blend innovation with indulgence and are well worth considering as you plan your dream home.
1. Insulated Foam Pools
Traditional pools can be costly to maintain, but insulated foam pools are engineered for Utah’s climate. They retain heat better, reduce energy costs, and last longer. Beyond practicality, their sleek, modern design transforms your backyard into a personal retreat.
1. Insulated Foam Pools
Traditional pools can be costly to maintain, but insulated foam pools are engineered for Utah’s climate. They retain heat better, reduce energy costs, and last longer. Beyond practicality, their sleek, modern design transforms your backyard into a personal retreat.
2. Marble Pools with Foam Interiors
For those who want to make a bold statement, a marble pool lined with a foam interior is the ultimate in luxury living. Traditionally, marble pools have been considered so extravagant that they’re most commonly found in Dubai and other global luxury hubs, where the price point puts them out of reach for most homeowners.
At 123Built, we’ve found a way to bring this level of luxury to Utah at a fraction of the cost, while still using the exact same high-quality materials. Our unique foam interior structure not only enhances durability and energy efficiency but also allows us to deliver the same elegance and quality you’d find in the world’s most exclusive resorts. The result? A show-stopping pool that blends art and engineering, without the overseas price tag.
123 Built is an official installer of the Simply Built System, mentioned in the video!
2. Marble Pools with Foam Interiors
For those who want to make a bold statement, a marble pool lined with a foam interior is the ultimate in luxury living. Traditionally, marble pools have been considered so extravagant that they’re most commonly found in Dubai and other global luxury hubs, where the price point puts them out of reach for most homeowners.
At 123Built, we’ve found a way to bring this level of luxury to Utah at a fraction of the cost, while still using the exact same high-quality materials. Our unique foam interior structure not only enhances durability and energy efficiency but also allows us to deliver the same elegance and quality you’d find in the world’s most exclusive resorts. The result? A show-stopping pool that blends art and engineering, without the overseas price tag.
123 Built is an official installer of the Simply Built System, mentioned in the video!
3. Hot Tub Connected Inside the Pool
Why settle for just a pool or a hot tub when you can have both seamlessly integrated? A hot tub built into the pool creates a sophisticated flow from swimming to soaking combining luxury and relaxation in one elegant outdoor feature. According to Forbes, unique fixtures like hot tubs can enhance a home’s appeal and serve as eye-catching selling points for potential buyers . When designed with quality materials and integrated thoughtfully, this elegant water feature not only elevates your lifestyle it also adds perceived value, making your home more attractive in the Northern Utah real estate market.
3. Hot Tub Connected Inside the Pool
Why settle for just a pool or a hot tub when you can have both seamlessly integrated? A hot tub built into the pool creates a sophisticated flow from swimming to soaking combining luxury and relaxation in one elegant outdoor feature. According to Forbes, unique fixtures like hot tubs can enhance a home’s appeal and serve as eye-catching selling points for potential buyers . When designed with quality materials and integrated thoughtfully, this elegant water feature not only elevates your lifestyle it also adds perceived value, making your home more attractive in the Northern Utah real estate market.
4. The “Spool” – A Hot Tub-Sized Pool
Not every yard calls for a full-size pool. Enter the spool: a compact, hot tub–sized pool that delivers luxury in a smaller footprint. It’s perfect for intimate gatherings, quick dips, and Utah homeowners who want all the benefits of a pool without sacrificing space.
4. The “Spool” – A Hot Tub-Sized Pool
Not every yard calls for a full-size pool. Enter the spool: a compact, hot tub–sized pool that delivers luxury in a smaller footprint. It’s perfect for intimate gatherings, quick dips, and Utah homeowners who want all the benefits of a pool without sacrificing space.
5. Retaining Walls That Match Your Home
At 123Built, we specialize in custom retaining walls that match your home’s exterior. Whether it’s stucco, stone, rock, or brick, we can design walls that look like they’ve always been part of your home. These walls don’t just hold soil, they anchor your home’s style.
5. Retaining Walls That Match Your Home
At 123Built, we specialize in custom retaining walls that match your home’s exterior. Whether it’s stucco, stone, rock, or brick, we can design walls that look like they’ve always been part of your home. These walls don’t just hold soil, they anchor your home’s style.
6. Retaining Walls as Planter Beds
Why stop at structure when you can add beauty? Retaining walls that double as planter beds give you a chance to grow gardens, add color, and enhance curb appeal. They help with erosion control while creating a natural focal point. Your guests will never stop complimenting them.
6. Retaining Walls as Planter Beds
Why stop at structure when you can add beauty? Retaining walls that double as planter beds give you a chance to grow gardens, add color, and enhance curb appeal. They help with erosion control while creating a natural focal point. Your guests will never stop complimenting them.
7. Integrated Fire Pits & Poolside Lounges
Built-in sunken fire pits, swim-up bars, or poolside lounges with stone seating give your outdoor space a warm and welcoming vibe. Combine this with elevated planter beds and soft lighting for next-level ambiance.
7. Integrated Fire Pits & Poolside Lounges
Built-in sunken fire pits, swim-up bars, or poolside lounges with stone seating give your outdoor space a warm and welcoming vibe. Combine this with elevated planter beds and soft lighting for next-level ambiance.
8. Staircases That Match the House
Details matter. Custom staircases designed to match your home’s exterior tie your landscape together and make movement between levels elegant. Whether you choose stone, concrete, or stucco finishes, the effect is both functional and refined.
8. Staircases That Match the House
Details matter. Custom staircases designed to match your home’s exterior tie your landscape together and make movement between levels elegant. Whether you choose stone, concrete, or stucco finishes, the effect is both functional and refined.
9. Landings That Elevate the Design
Imagine stepping out into a landing that matches your home’s design stone, tile, or stamped concrete. These details create transitions that feel seamless and luxurious, reinforcing that every inch of your home was built with care.
9. Landings That Elevate the Design
Imagine stepping out into a landing that matches your home’s design—stone, tile, or stamped concrete. These details create transitions that feel seamless and luxurious, reinforcing that every inch of your home was built with care.
10. Custom Outdoor Living Spaces
Luxury isn’t just about what’s inside your home. From covered patios with fireplaces to outdoor kitchens surrounded by retaining walls, your outdoor spaces should match the quality of your interiors. At 123Built, we create designs that make your backyard an extension of your home.
10. Custom Outdoor Living Spaces
Luxury isn’t just about what’s inside your home. From covered patios with fireplaces to outdoor kitchens surrounded by retaining walls, your outdoor spaces should match the quality of your interiors. At 123Built, we create designs that make your backyard an extension of your home.
Final Thoughts
When building a custom luxury home, don’t just think about the structure — think about the lifestyle. At 123Built, we’re here to deliver pools, retaining walls, and outdoor solutions that impress today and last for decades.
Ready to start your dream build? Get a custom estimate today.
Final Thoughts
When building a custom luxury home, don’t just think about the structure — think about the lifestyle. At 123Built, we’re here to deliver pools, retaining walls, and outdoor solutions that impress today and last for decades.
Ready to start your dream build? Get a custom estimate today.
