Looking for some cool ideas for your home to add extra functionality, surprise guests, and update mundane interior? Since most of us stuck at home in 2020, making it a bit more interesting space is a great idea!

Here we gathered some cool house ideas that might cause you to change and improve your living space with one of these neat features.

1. Heated Driveway

A radiant heating system is installed under the driveway, so you never have to shovel again! This is especially actual with our snowy winters in Chicago, IL.

2. Smart Toilet

A remote-controlled toilet with Bluetooth, music, heated seat, foot warmer, deodorizer, and a bidet. In 2020 it’s not a luxury anymore since the starting price for a modern smart toilet is just $599.00!

3. Natural Elements with Modern Functionality

Enjoy natural outdoor vibes inside your home by decorating the interior spaces with organic-based materials like those wooden shelves with build-in lightning.

4. Bookshelf Door



Just a bookshelf, move along, nothing to see here…

5. Secret Room Under the Stairs

Everyone loves secret rooms.

6. Ping Pong Door

This might be the coolest door in the world.

7. Evolution Door



Nevermind… THIS is the coolest door in the world.

8. Staircase Slide

Because slides are fun.

9. Ceiling Hammock



If you have high ceilings, you’re probably considering this right now.

10. Suspended Bed with Skylight

A bunk-bed for adults.

11. Lighted Mirror

Subtle light will create an intimate environment to let you stare intensely at your blackheads. A lot of homeowners choose light-up mirrors for their bathrooms and pros at 123 Remodeling will help you renovate your most private room.

12. Basement Glass Pool

It’s like an aquarium for people.

13. Invisible Bookshelf

Books that defy gravity.

14. Secret Passageways



The ultimate hiding spot for hide-and-seek.

15. Sunken Living Room

Because flat living rooms are boring.

16. Aquarium Sink

A cool spot for a fish tank.

17. Curved Kitchen Island

Your kitchen is so small kitchen that there is not enough space for an island? Just curve counter around the wall for a perfect dining place.

18. Aquarium Bed

Another cool spot for a fish tank. You might think you’re drowning when you first wake up though.

19. Staircase Drawers

Secret staircase storage for your slippers.

20. Drawers Under the Stairs

A great place to put your shoes.

21. Dog House Under the Stairs



The perfect spot for your dog.

22. Cat Transit System



Literal catwalks.

23. Transforming Oven

This oven rises up out of the countertop.

24. Foldable Balcony

A window that transforms into a balcony.

25. Smart Key



Unlock your door with your phone.

26. Showerhead Speaker

Listen to music while you take a shower.

27. Mega Fridge



This fridge is like an entire kitchen all-in-one. (Oh, by the way, it costs $40,000.)

28. Island Fridge



A convenient spot for extra fridge space.

29. Vacuum Baseboards

Just sweep your mess over there and it takes care of the rest.

30. Bathroom Tile Drawer

So stealthy that you might forget where it is.

31. Remote Controlled Shades

Motorized window shades that you can move up or down with the push of a button.

32. Control Your House with an App

Control your lights, temperature, shades, and more with your phone or tablet using the Lutron mobile app.

33. Putting Green

Practice your golf game.

34. Circular Bookshelf

A creative place for your books.

35. Luxury Bed Entertainment Center

Caution: you won’t want to get out of bed.

36. Rotating Sink

A multi-purpose, circular sink that rotates 360 degrees.

37. Waterfall Shower



A fun way to bathe.

38. Birds Nest Bed

This looks really comfortable.

39. Forest Chandelier

This chandelier creates cool shadows on the walls.

40. Transparent Bathtub

Rubber ducky not included.

41. Skatepark Room

A skateboarder’s dream

42. Transparent TV

A futuristic, fully-colored LCD screen that is clear when turned off.

43. Floor Plan Light Switch

Now you don’t have to memorize which switch is which.

44. 3D Wall Panels

Add some texture to your walls.

45. LED Ceiling

Create crazy patterns and colors on your ceiling with LED lighting.

46. Underground Stream



Walk on water.

47. Indoor-Outdoor Pool

The best of both worlds.

48. Infinity Pool

Swim to the edge of infinity.

49. Heat Sensing Tile

Tile that changes colors based on temperature.

50. Glass Floor Bathroom

Install a glass floor above a 15 story elevator shaft in your bathr… actually wait, don’t do this, it’s too scary. At least the toilet is right there if you need it though.

You can renovate your home without going for extreme ideas. Sometimes a traditional or modern design is what you need for your home and we can help you with that.

If you live in Chicago or the surrounding area, call 123 Remodeling today for your free consultation or use our online form to schedule a free estimate.

(773) 685-6095