In the Valley, luxury has long been defined by scale, craftsmanship, and architectural ambition. Regal American Homes has helped set that standard, earning a reputation as one of the Valley’s most respected builders through record-breaking homes designed to endure, not impress for a moment.
But as the definition of luxury continues to evolve, the most meaningful upgrades are no longer just visual. They’re experiential. They show up in how a home functions day after day, removing friction, anticipating routine, and elevating everyday life without demanding attention.
For our March Home issue, Regal founders Avi and Sheri Azoulay share three features they consider true game-changers for modern homeowners. Not trends, but thoughtful design decisions that reflect how people actually live now.
Laundry Jet
The Laundry Jet modernizes the classic laundry chute in a way that actually works for how homes are designed today.
Traditional laundry chutes rely entirely on gravity. They require a straight vertical drop from upper floors to a lower level, which limits where laundry rooms can be placed. They cannot move horizontally, handle turns, or adapt to complex floor plans.
The Laundry Jet replaces gravity with a vacuum powered pneumatic transport system. Laundry moves through a network of concealed pipes hidden inside the walls. Clothes, towels, and bedding can travel long distances, move horizontally across a single floor, go up or down multiple levels, and navigate bends without requiring a direct vertical shaft.
It is a game changer because it removes daily friction. Laundry disappears behind the scenes, saving time and physical effort while keeping living spaces cleaner, quieter, and more organized.
Walk In Refrigerator
A walk in refrigerator is a full sized, commercial grade refrigerated room built directly into the home, typically adjacent to or integrated with the kitchen. It offers significantly more storage than standard appliances and functions as a dedicated food environment rather than a single unit.
Unlike a traditional refrigerator, it is a custom engineered space with insulated panels, precise temperature control typically between thirty five and forty degrees, optional freezer zones, and commercial shelving systems designed for visibility and airflow.
Why it changes how homeowners live
- Massive capacity: Holds weeks of groceries, bulk purchases, entertaining platters, and meal prep without crowding. Ideal for large families and frequent hosts.
- Superior organization and accessibility: Everything is visible and within reach, reducing waste and encouraging better inventory habits.
- Restaurant level convenience: You step inside and access everything hands free. Some setups include lighting automation, monitoring, beverage zones, or specialty storage.
- Energy and freshness efficiency: Consistent temperatures and insulation preserve food longer and are often more efficient per cubic foot than multiple refrigerators.
- Luxury aesthetic: Finished to read like a pantry rather than an appliance, with custom doors and materials that integrate seamlessly into the kitchen.
In Regal homes, the walk in refrigerator is positioned as a functional upgrade that simplifies daily life while elevating how the kitchen performs.
Regal Wellness Sanctuary
Comprehensive home wellness environments have become one of the most requested features in high end homes as homeowners prioritize recovery, health, and convenience.
These spaces convert spare rooms, basements, or custom suites into private wellness environments designed for daily use rather than occasional indulgence.
Common elements include
- Massage therapy rooms: Outfitted with professional tables, controlled lighting, sound systems, and aromatherapy for in home sessions.
- Private salon or beauty stations: Dedicated areas for hair, skincare, or grooming with built in professional equipment.
- Full gyms and fitness studios: Purpose built spaces with natural light, mirrors, equipment, and in some cases separate trainer access to preserve privacy.
- Contrast therapy zones: Cold plunge tubs paired with dry or infrared saunas and red light therapy panels for recovery, circulation, and inflammation support.
- Steam showers: Designed for detoxification, respiratory support, and relaxation.
- Indoor and outdoor showers: Seamless transitions that support indoor outdoor living and post recovery use.
- Hydration stations: Filtered water systems delivering chilled, hot, or carbonated water on demand.
Additional recovery tools such as vibration plates, massage devices, and chromotherapy lighting.
These sanctuaries are game changers because they integrate spa level recovery and wellness into daily routines. They support better sleep, reduced stress, improved circulation, and long term health without requiring homeowners to leave their property. In today’s luxury market, they are becoming a standard expectation for athletes, high performers, and families focused on longevity and performance.
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