Being aware of the latest trends can help buyers determine whether they can either ask for discounts or explain a particular property’s price.
On the listing side, it can help sellers demand top dollar for a home by making upgrades and improvements to incorporate current design trends as they prepare to bring a home to market.
1. Work-from-home spaces
Open-floor concepts proved popular in recent years, but with working from home here to stay, finding a quiet space away from the hustle and bustle of family life is a must. There is a significant shift from totally open floor plan designs to more spaces with closed doors away from busy common areas such as the kitchen, living and dining rooms.
Additionally, a lot of buyers are looking for homes with office space that provides a private entry and exit to keep business operations from interfering with home life and vice versa.
2. Natural materials
There’s a flurry of newly built homes on the market that complement the natural environment and feature materials.
Replacing some more dated elements within a home with some newer, natural materials will elevate the look and feel and make the home much more attractive to trend-focused buyers.
Additionally, a recent survey has revealed a rise in the popularity of low-maintenance materials and those that improve both energy efficiency and air quality.
3. Inspirational elements
There has been an increased focus on areas envisioned specifically for relaxing in mind.
Spare rooms are becoming gyms, yoga rooms, massage rooms or even quiet meditation areas.
4. (Home) farm to table
A lot of people enjoy their outdoor space and incorporate much more than just the standard barbecue for their outdoor cooking setup. Outdoor dining, cooking, and lounging areas are now punctuated with state-of-the-art grills, full-service bars and even wood-burning pizza ovens.
5. Rise of the rooftop
In some cities, making use of all living space possible and taking advantage of sweeping views, most newly built homes and townhomes come with amazing rooftops. These spaces are largely fitted with built-in amenities, including grills, bars and even Jacuzzis.
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