Storm shelter inside the house

This. But I'd like mine underground

Try not to have your bedroom windows facing east in case you wanna sleep in without the sun shining in on you...definitely look into a storm pit or shelter...Plenty of shelving in closets and garage, (shop), fix your driveway like you want it from the get go, don't wait til later to do it cause it may never get done...and of course, dont forget the stripper pole in the man cave....

Big wood burning fireplace
Outdoor cooking area and a refrigerated room to keep my kegs in to supply said cooking areas taps .
A dedicated room just for all my gear. (Currently have one and it’s awesome)
60x40 shop
Wood ceilings in main areas
Tile in bathrooms , you will regret having hardwood in there .
A legitimate mudroom with a drain where I could wash boots and such off
Big shower with enough space and water to suit 2 people.

I don’t think I’d like sliding barn doors. They look nice but I don’t think they are practical.

Easy access to attic...not a pull down ladder, but door entrance in the second level.

I hate to say it because you already got your plans together but I’d never build 2 story again.

10' garage doors

StrayCat mentioned windows. That would be a big emphasis for me. You can spend $40-60k on windows easily. But they should last, and make you house more comfortable and bills lower.

Finished attic. Stained concrete since it’s on a slab.

fully stocked bar room with poker table, pool table, stripper pole and a mirror topped bar for all the blow.

desighn for Package a/c instead of split, taller crawl space, and use caulking between framing and drywall for sound dampening.

Heated bathroom floors and toilet seats, a fish cleaning table with an integrated incenerator, plenty of showers, and a zip line.

2nd story emergency escape zip line....

This is my one regret,do it now or it will be years down the road before you do it

If you have any intention of stay in the house all your life, I would definitely not have steps/stairs. When you get to be north of 60 you will regret them. Also if the EMS has to come get you out of a up stairs bed or a bathroom they will be able to get you out a lot easier.

It only took 3 pages to finally get the most important suggestion. 👍

Several regrets I have in ours. Been in for 16 years now. MUD ROOM! Somewhere off main garage with a tile floor with drain in middle. Depending on your roof pitch, put I-joists upstairs and, if possible, stairs from garage to access. I nave a 10/12 pitch roof and over1200 sqft upstairs only accessible from attic pulldown. Go with traditional ceiling height and not this 10-12 ft stuff. Costs more to heat/cool.