Page 24 - Builder Brief December 2021 Issue

BUYER TRENDS
HOME BUYERS RANK THEIR TOP KITCHEN AND BATH FEATURES
New buyers have a variety of choices when it comes to modern home design. Two areas in the home, kitchens and baths, generally attract the most attention. While styles, sizes and décor can vary, there are certain key features home buyers want in kitchens and baths. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently surveyed prospective and recent home buyers and found that the most desired kitchen and baths features provide flexibility and comfort.
Most Desired Kitchen Features
During the pandemic, many individuals spent less time entertaining in the kitchen and more time devoted to actual cooking. With a variety of kitchen gadgets and cooking ingredients, it’s no surprise that double sinks and pantries stood out as “must have” items in the kitchen. In fact, more than four of every 10 buyers think the double sink is so essential they would be unlikely to buy a home without it.
The survey also revealed buyers’ preferences for more space to accommodate time spent preparing and enjoying meals. The survey results showed that more than 70 percent
Top 10 Kitchen Features
of buyers wanted a table space for eating (78 percent); a central island (77 percent) and drinking water filtration (76 percent).
The survey results also revealed that buyers would like both practical and customizable features in a kitchen. More
Top 10 Kitchen Features
than two-thirds of all buyers said they wanted recessed lighting (69 percent), a customized backsplash (69 percent),
Double Sink 47% 39% 81% (Side by Side)
and pull-out shelves (68 percent).
Walk-In Pantry 34% 47% 81% Most WaTanbtleSdpaBceathroom Features
35% 43% 78%
The four most-wanted bathroom features are all related
for Eating
Central Island 32% 45%
to the home’s primary bath. At the very top of the list: a linen
Drinking Water
32% 44% 76% closet in the primary bath, rated as essential or desirable by
Filtration
76 percent of home buyers. Other features that were among
Granite/Natural
26% 47% 73%
Stone Countertop
the most desired in the primary bathroom were a shower
Recessed Lighting 26% 43% 69%
stall and a tub (74 percent) and a double vanity (69 percent).
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Breakfast Bar 19% 45%
to purchase a home without this feature.
Essential/Must Have
64%
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80% 100%
Desireable
Top 10 Bathroom Features
77%
Double Sink 47% 39% (Side by Side)
81%
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Linen Closet
in Primary Bath 27%
Both Shower Stall and 36% Tub in Primary Bath
Double Vanity 30% in Primary Bath
Private Toilet Compartment 25% in Primary Bath
49% 38%
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Walk-In Pantry 34% 47% Table Space
for Eating 35% 43% Central Island 32% 45%
39% 42%
42% 45%
42% 40%
37% 39%
40%
Drinking Water
Filtration 32% 44%
White Toilet, Tub and Sink 23%
Granite Vanity 20%
Ceramic Tile Walls 20% Multiple Shower Heads
Granite/Natural 26% 47% Stone Countertop
Recessed Lighting 26% 43%
Customized 23% Backsplash
Pull-out Shelves 22% Breakfast Bar 19%
0%
46% 46%
45%
20% 40%
Essential/Must Have
in Primary Bath 19%
Top 10 Bathroom Features
Both Shower Stall and Tub in Primary Bath
Linen Closet
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27% 49% 76% 36% 38% 74%
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Desireable
Body Spray Panel 17% in Primary Bath
0%
20%
60%
80%
Desireable
100%
Whirlpool Tub in Primary Bath
19%
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