It would be no lie to describe a home as a sacred place that creates an enveloping sense of safety and calm. It is the nucleus of our living and lived experiences. This meaning goes even notches higher for individuals within a certain cadre in society who look to and desire a certain je ne sais quoi living experience.
For folks like this, it’s beyond the superficial splendor and sparkle that the skeletal framework of a house provides. Now more than ever before, luxury homeowners seek a home that promises and provides a life of practical finesse. They crave simplistic elegance, minimalistic brilliance of form and function and relaxation to extreme degrees. An addition to the long list of preferences are homes that embody the green revolution.
But really, what should fine living entail as regards a house? Well, art mostly. Art, as an elevated form of real life, closely mirroring life, yet with heightened flavors, sights, and sounds. An atmosphere that seeks to pleasure, even with the lightest of strokes. Effortlessly curated, yet every inch intentionally delivered with whole levels of meaning.
Perhaps we should borrow from the French folks, who over the years have mastered and continue to hold sway on the ideals of human pleasure and luxury. Art de Vivre, they sweetly call it – the art of living. At the heart of this expression is that living shouldn’t just mean going through the motions and perfunctory routines of every day, but moments that make up everyday living should be heightened, savored, and relished as art.
The French preference for fine living has impacted every aspect of human pleasure and luxury, whether it’s culinary science, fashion, sport, leisure, and conversation. The French were the first to invent literary salons; the first to stage lavish outdoor operas at Versailles complete with ballet and fireworks; first to have runway fashion shows and designers as celebrated as rock stars; first to grade restaurants with one, two, and three stars and also first to create coveted global brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Goyard, and Christian Dior.
There’s an art to living essentially, and this art should be experienced even during the smallest activities on every corner of a property. So it could be breakfast in bed, clean aesthetics with white walls, a tall glass of green plant, an easy-to-use home automation system, jazz and classical music serenading in the background while you’re curled up by the poolside devouring a good read, open floor plans or space for entertainment. The reason for that most likely is because our lives have gotten so hectic, that people want serenity. They want a refuge. Their homes reflect themselves, but they’re also a haven from the world.
As we have now seen, beyond contemporary trends, homes that facilitate the luxury lifestyle will score big with luxury investors. For these individuals, Safety and security are key; spending time with family, having time to enjoy the life you worked so hard to have—it’s all important.
Increasingly, more and more consumers are looking for their homes to be a getaway. They want homes with designated spaces for relaxation, or even “no technology” rooms and no Wi-Fi zones. They also are demanding convenience and that their homes enable lives to be easier. While there’s an embrace of the “Internet of Things,” there’s also a pushback when smart homes get too complicated. People just want things streamlined so they can simply push a button and have it all happen.
There’s a trend toward sustainability, and we’re seeing that worldwide. Green is the new black. We’re going to see a lot more environmentally responsible choices being made in homes that appeal to the luxury buyer. Today’s fine living reflects a balance between style and sustainability. A trend for designs that are unique, clean, and minimalist.
For discerning developers in the luxury home sector, an approach to the provision of luxury homes must first begin with the comprehension, acceptance, and execution of the lifestyle. “Fine living” understood as “art” gives all the luxurious lacquer that’s desired by luxury seekers. In Lagos, this fact is understood by notable industry front runners who speak the language of fine living.
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