The Ultimate Guide: What to Know Before Designing a Hangar Home

Build More Than a Home—Create a Legacy That Soars

Designing a hangar home isn’t just about parking your plane steps from your kitchen. It’s about building a lifestyle—a seamless fusion of luxury living and aviation passion. Whether you're an experienced pilot or an aviation family dreaming of a custom fly-in residence, there’s more to designing a hangar home than meets the eye.

At Aeroview Design Co., we bring a fresh, visionary approach to designing interiors for aviation homes across the U.S. As passionate aviation enthusiasts and design professionals, we understand what it takes to create hangar homes that are both highly functional and undeniably elevated. From pilots and airpark residents to those building a legacy around flight, our mission is to craft spaces where luxury living and aviation lifestyle truly take off.

Here’s what you need to know before designing your hangar home—so you don’t just build a structure, but create a sanctuary where life and flight flow effortlessly.

1. Start With Your Lifestyle—Not Just the Layout

Too often, hangar home designs begin with square footage and miss the most important question: How do you want to live?

Do you want to wake up to panoramic taxiway views? Host fly-in guests for the weekend? Work remotely from a glass-walled office perched above your aircraft? Your hangar home should feel like it was made for the way you live—not just the way your plane lands.

At Aeroview, we begin every project by mapping your lifestyle, vision, and non-negotiables. Whether you’re building a weekend retreat, a full-time residence, or a legacy estate for your family, we make sure your interiors reflect more than function—they reflect you.

2. Know Your Site & Airpark Rules

Not all hangar homes are created equal. The location you choose—whether in a private airpark or a rural property with a runway—will influence your design from the ground up.

Before designing anything, you need to know:

• Runway orientation & approach paths

• Setback requirements and hangar size limitations

• Height restrictions and fire code clearances

• HOA rules (if applicable)

• Hangar door style and clearance needs

Pro Tip: Many airpark communities also have architectural review boards. We’ll help you navigate these approvals while designing a home that stands out for all the right reasons.

3. Design the Hangar to Be an Extension of the Home

Your hangar isn’t just storage—it’s part of the story.

We design hangars that reflect the same level of care, finish, and sophistication as the rest of the home. From polished concrete floors and custom lighting to flight-themed lounges and aviation memorabilia displays, your hangar can be:

• A private museum for your aircraft

• A functional workshop for preflight prep

• A gathering space with wet bars, viewing decks, or even flight simulators

Bonus: Want to host fly-ins or events? We can help you integrate hangar spaces with flexible uses in mind.

4. Prioritize Smart Flow Between Home and Hangar

A well-designed hangar home makes it effortless to move from flying to relaxing. We focus on optimizing the transition between zones.

Here’s how:

• Direct indoor access to hangar (weather-sealed)

• Drop zones for gear and uniforms

• Secondary entries for service and maintenance

• Visual sightlines from main living areas to your aircraft

It’s not just about convenience—it’s about emotional connection. You’ve worked hard for this lifestyle. We make sure you feel connected to your aircraft every time you step inside your home.

5. Build for Comfort, Style, and Durability

Aviation homes need to be as high-performance as the pilots who live in them. That means smart material choices, thoughtful zoning, and luxury that lasts.

At Aeroview, our signature interiors include:

• Aviation-inspired color palettes: Think midnight blues, brushed metals, weathered leathers, and runway golds

• Smart tech integration: Circadian lighting, app-controlled shades, voice-commanded systems

• Durable finishes that handle high-traffic zones, boots, and hangar transitions

• Custom furnishings scaled for grand proportions and pilot preferences

Our homes aren’t just beautiful—they’re built to perform.

6. Don’t Forget the Guest Experience

Fly-in guests? Weekend pilots? Family members who love the adventure?

Designing for others elevates your home even more. We recommend:

• Private guest suites with hangar views

• Luxe outdoor living with firepits and skywatching decks

• Aviator lounge spaces for conversation, cocktails, and stories from the skies

• Thoughtful storage for visiting aircraft gear

Your hangar home can become a destination—a place people remember not just for the view, but for the feeling.

7. Work With an Aviation-Aware Design Team

Not every designer understands what it takes to make a hangar home work—and feel right.

At Aeroview Design Co., we live and breathe this lifestyle. We design interiors that elevate aviation living, combining timeless luxury with pilot-driven precision.

Our clients include seasoned aviators, aspiring pilots, and airpark families across the country—and we’re proud to bring their dreams to life, one runway at a time.

Ready to Design Your Hangar Home?

Let’s create a space that soars—on the inside and out. Whether you’re in the dreaming stage or ready to design, Aeroview Design Co. is here to guide you through every detail, from cockpit to kitchen, hangar to home.

📞 Book your discovery call today here and take the first step toward designing your legacy.

✈️ Your lifestyle deserves to fly first class—on the ground.