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5 Features Your Dream Apartment Must Have

August 28, 2020 by Jeremy Lindy

If you are looking for your dream flat, there are some features that you should not overlook. Most of these are what make luxury apartments so unique and sought after. However, most of the time, you will find an ideal apartment with at least some of the fantastic features below. Below are the essential features that you should be looking for when on a new apartment hunt.

A Beautiful View

Having a view over the landscape is something that we tend to overlook, often as a compromise for a lower rent or buying price. However, in the long run, benefitting from a view can help you enjoy your new flat much more than expected. 

Depending on where you have found the flat, you should check whether windows overlook a natural feature, such as a lake, the sea, and mountains. However, among the questions to ask during a viewing, make sure you are inquiring about when the balcony or terrace will be hit by the sun during the day. 

Indeed, sometimes, you might find yourself with a beautiful outside area that is always in the shade or a terrace on which the temperatures are too high for you to enjoy it during the day. This kind of information can also help you determine the type of planning and renovation you will do. 

An Outside Area (Better if With a Pool!)

Having a pool or large garden in your property might seem a little unnecessary at first. However, don’t forget that, especially during summer, having your own pool or garden can help you make the most of the hottest and sunniest summer days.

Moreover, having an outside area can significantly add space to your living environment, making the apartment or house look more spacious.

Natural Sunlight

Moving from your previous home to the next one can be cumbersome, and it usually does not come with its fair share of obstacles. However, if you have decided to undertake such a process, it is because you have found the perfect apartment! But, before moving, make sure your living area, kitchen, and rooms benefit from enough natural light during the day.

Especially if you work from home, natural sunlight can help you focus better and feel more active. However, the health benefits of receiving sunlight through the windows of your flat don’t end here! Indeed, you can enjoy a higher level of energy, and your eyes won’t be feeling as tired. 

A Spacious Kitchen

The kitchen is truly the heart of the house. Even if you don’t enjoy cooking that much, your kitchen is where the family gathers and shares experiences about the day. When you invite friends over, the kitchen is where everybody hangs around and enjoys a few snacks. Make sure there is enough space here for everybody - and invest in remodeling if you need to!

Make Sure There is More Than One Bathroom!

Lastly, depending on how many people will live in the house or apartment you have picked, make sure there is more than one bathroom. Especially if you all have jobs to attend, the last thing you want is to queue to use the bathroom in the morning!


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