If you are looking for a fantastic way to add value to your home, whether you are building or adding onto your existing home on the water, a boat/guest house is an awesome way to do that! It not only adds financial value to your property but it will also be the backdrop to years of family memories. Some key elements to consider are…
Design Aesthetic
There are never-ending combinations and possibilities when designing your boat/guest house. You may want to ask yourself “do you want to create a modern look or are you wanting a more traditional feel?” You will also want to consider your exterior colour palette, do you want something that’s bright and stands out from across the lake or a colour that blends in with its natural surroundings? You can also play around with elements like glass railings, different window shapes, and dock layouts.
Functional Storage
Of course, a boathouse is the perfect space to store all your water toys, boats, and water sports equipment, but you want to be sure you take the time to design storage space that uses the full potential of the building. You could choose to have built-in units for all your equipment and create hanging units from the ceiling to get larger items like water skis or tubes up out of the way so they don’t take up precious floor space.
The Family Hang Out Spot
A boathouse is an amazing place to spend your summer, it’s where everyone can hang out while spending a day on the water, and is the general hub. And if you include a guest house in your design above your boathouse people are never going to want to leave! If you have friends or family that come to visit this is the perfect way for them to stay with you while still having their own space. You can create a “Secret Oasis” with a cozy loft feel complete with hanging hammock chairs and a well-stocked little kitchen. Another great design idea is so to add a rooftop deck to enjoy all those gorgeous Muskoka sunsets and to spend evenings stargazing with friends.
Go ahead and make those boathouse and guest house dreams come true all in one with a little help from Alair Homes Huntsville. You won’t regret this addition to your property and your family with thank you for it for generations to come.