2021 witnessed the rise in popularity of minimalism and simple living. As a result, farmhouse, ranch, and cottage style floor plans claim the top spots for most popular floor plans in the coming year. These floor plans provide simple layouts. For example, open living spaces and large windows that provide natural light and extra space both inside and outside are popular. But, a new build is not required to provide these features to buyers. Here are a few design features you can highlight in a current home. As a result, you can gain interest in your listings by promoting these floor plan trends.
Living Room Trends
Natural materials and nature-inspired features are becoming the most popular style trends in shared spaces like living and family rooms. Open natural wood beams, high ceilings, or detailed patterns in flooring such as herringbone patterns provide a relaxed look to a room. Additionally, these features offer a neutral but eye-catching base to design around. House plants will also aid in highlighting the natural lighting of a space. As a result, they add an inviting feel to any room at the same time.
Counter Space
Double kitchen islands are very popular. Open counter space is one of the most coveted features in a kitchen. A floor plan that provides a separated and dedicated space for preparation or cooking will attract many prospective buyers. Additionally, a serving space showcases the room’s ability to control foot traffic. Meanwhile, the feature invites conversation and gathering in a common area without needing a separated dining table or dining room. Kitchen islands also give extra storage space that free up busy counters.
Home Offices
As more people work from home, dedicated workspaces are becoming a requirement among recent home buyers. The home office space is ideally separated from common living spaces to encourage separation of home life from work life. This can be accomplished with a dedicated office room. Make sure to showcase desks and shelving units in a specific section of a room. For example, these may exist in an office nook or stow-away workspace.
Multi-functioning Spaces
Not every home will offer a dedicated room for every type of space a homeowner wants, but most areas can be versatile enough to provide these different spaces within one room. With ample storage solutions and furniture arrangement, a home office can become a workout space, living rooms can become recreational areas, and kitchens can serve as entertainment hubs. Multi-purpose furniture can lend to storage solutions without requiring permanent construction to the home. This can be as simple as a coffee table that offers cabinets or drawers or even entertainment centers that contain all electronics and accessories to eliminate the need for additional storage.
Decor Trends
The most popular decor trends revolve around simplicity, clean lines, and ambiance. Living spaces with neutral color palettes such as earth tones, warm greens, soft greys, and taupes invite relaxation and comfort while giving more interest to the eye than a white or cream shade while still pairing well with most furniture colors buyers might already own or can be very easy to work with when a new homeowner is making the space their own. With everyone spending more time in their homes, buyers will be looking for another interior feature: how the area can be multi-functional. Highlighting options for vertical space use or room dividers can show the versatility of existing space without the need for renovation, complicated DIY projects, or alteration to the home’s floor plan. Room dividers can be anything from large bookcases to long carpets between two different furniture sets.
Outdoor Spaces
With buyers prioritizing their outdoor space, highlighting entertainment options in their yards will make the area more appealing! Patios or back yards with pergolas, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens are favored for seating options to entertain guests or as a private location to relax and unwind from their day.
