The Most Requested Home Feature Today

Homeowners today are prioritizing one feature more than anything else: the seamless connection between indoor living and outdoor space. According to Frey Radfar, owner of Vitruvian Homes and an experienced custom builder, this trend is reshaping how modern homes are designed. The goal is simple, create a home that feels open, bright, and connected to nature without sacrificing functionality or structure.

At Vitruvian Homes, we focus on thoughtful home design that brings the outside in while still defining each room with purpose. By using more glass, fewer walls, and strategic layout planning, we help clients achieve a spacious environment that feels airy and intentional.

Here are the top reasons this feature has become the most requested element in custom home design.

1. Sliding Glass Walls Create Instant Indoor Outdoor Living

One of the easiest ways to blend indoor and outdoor spaces is through large sliding glass walls and expansive windows. These features flood the home with natural light and open up the entire living space to the backyard, patio, or pool area. This design feature makes entertaining easier and gives homeowners the feeling of having more usable space every day. 

2. Thoughtful Floor Plans Make Spaces Feel Bigger

The goal is not to build the biggest rooms. It is to design rooms that feel open without unnecessary square footage. By minimizing the number of walls and creating long sightlines, the home feels more expansive. At the same time, each space still serves a clear purpose. This balance is a core part of our approach to home design at Vitruvian Homes. 

3. Defined Rooms Without Closing Off the Home

While open concept living is popular, homeowners still want distinct spaces. Frey explains that a dining room should feel separate from the kitchen and the kitchen should feel separate from the living area. The key is to achieve definition without using solid walls that break up the flow. This is where smart design, furniture placement, and partial transitions come into play. 

4. More Glass Improves Light and Reduces Cluttered Feel

Expansive windows bring in natural light that instantly makes a space feel larger and more inviting. This reduces the feeling of being boxed in and helps eliminate the claustrophobic effect that overly divided layouts can create. Natural light also enhances mood and improves the overall aesthetic of the home. 

5. A Floor Plan That Supports the Way You Live

A home should function well for your lifestyle. Whether you prefer hosting gatherings, relaxing outdoors, or enjoying quiet mornings with sunlight pouring in, a blended indoor-outdoor layout supports it all. Vitruvian Homes designs each floor plan with the homeowner’s routines in mind, making sure the layout feels intuitive, comfortable, and future-focused.

Begin Your Custom Home Design with Vitruvian Homes

Blurring the line between indoors and outdoors is a design philosophy that elevates the entire living experience. As a custom builder, Vitruvian Homes combines intentional design with modern features to create homes that feel open, bright, and perfectly tailored to your lifestyle.

If you are ready to explore this style of home design, contact Vitruvian Homes today. Your ideal living environment starts with smart planning and the right team to bring it to life.