Home Design Trends for 2018 – Each year Fixr conducts a national survey of home industry influencers in the US; those who are building, designing, manufacturing and publishing content relevant to the field, revealing single family home design and construction trends.
Gen X’ers are the most likely group to buy a single family home with Millennials representing the second largest group in the 2018 Fixr Survey. There are many reports that show Millennials are driving the current market.
In 2018 more home buyers are looking for single story homes with more than 2,000 sq ft with an open floor plan and they want to live in urban areas.
Smart home features and automation are gaining traction at an incredible rate and is the number one choice for popular home design trends going forward.
Green and Energy Efficient Design is important to both Gen X and Millennials, but more so for the Millennials with Smart Thermostats, Home Automation Security, Lighting Control Systems, Smart Appliances.
Artificial intelligence and voice control systems will start showing up in homes in 2018.
The open floor plan has been the most popular layout since 2013 and will continue to grow going forward.
For current homeowners, when it comes to affordable upgrades, energy efficient upgrades and style enhancements were popular.
Dimmable lighting allows the homeowner to influence the mood of a room at all times of the day and night. Wireless hubs and concealed components are considered to be integral in nearly every home.
Adding energy efficient windows were another popular trend for homeowners.
Adding outdoor living spaces will be a popular addition in 2018 with more Millennials looking for indoor / outdoor living.
Home Buyers are beginning to expect both function and aesthetics, while function is the primary goal, aesthetics go a long way toward providing comfort and personal expression.
There is a delicate balancing act for home builders between homes that are aesthetically pleasing to the eye vs energy efficient homes that may feel cold or impersonal.
Most designers agree that form should always follow function and the most successful home design blends the two attributes creating a cohesive design, enhancing the homeowners experience in the space.
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