Do you know what’s in and what’s out in Home & Design
May 12th, 2008 categories: Real Estate News
I was reading a very interesting article in my Realtor magazine about what is now considered in or out in home features and design. I thought it was worthy of sharing with my readers, especially those that have their homes on the market or are thinking about getting your home ready for sale. According to this poll done by a national real estate firm, buyers were asked what they wanted most in a home.
So here’s what IN:
A reduced Carbon footprint. How your home and you impact the earth matters more buyers who want a home that lets them save energy and lessen their contribution to global warming.
Outdoor living. Massive fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, and under-patio heating to extend the season are not just for the Sun Belt anymore.
Fully concealed appliances. That wood-printed cover for the fridge is not enough any longer; now appliances are hidden behind hinged doors.
Floating homes. Huh? I know for a fact you won’t find these in Asheville, but apparently their not your father’s houseboat, these nonmobile homes are basically ranch houses sitting on stationary barges in a lake or river.
Home elevators. Even builders of mid-priced homes are ading this essential for boomers wanting to age in place.
Pet Showers. Clean pets mean clean homes, and who wants to mess up the bathtub when this feature can be a part of the garage or mudroom?
Freestanding bathtubs. These oversized soaker tubs, or “bath thrones,” have supplanted whirlpool baths as the must-have bathroom centerpiece.
Bathroom suites. Whether it’s multiple flat-screen TV’s or a mini fridge and cappuccino maker, you’ll soon have a whole home inside this one room
WHAT’S OUT
Living Rooms. The age of the formal living room has ceased to exist in some homes.
Voluminous ceiling heights. The absurd look and wasted space of 20-foot ceilings in 12 by 10-foot rooms is finally dawning on buyers.
Tiny balconies. Room for only one chair is worthless; balconies must now function for entertaining too.
McMansions. Could it be that “small is beautiful” finally is gaining traction?
