Top 5 Preferences for Kitchen, Bathroom, and More
January 21, 2009 at 9:58 pm Leave a comment
According to the National Association of Home Builders’ Consumer Preferences survey, these are the features most in demand among today’s buyers.
Top 5 Kitchen Features
- Walk in pantry: 86 percent
- Island work area: 80 percent
- Special use storage (custom made for appliances): 66 percent
- Built-in microwave: 72 percent
- Drinking water filtration: 69 percent
Top 5 Bathroom Features
- Linen closet: 89 percent
- Exhaust fan: 88 percent
- Separate shower enclosure: 79 percent
- Water temperature control: 79 percent
- Whirlpool tub: 66 percent
Top 5 Specialty Areas
- Laundry room: 92 percent
- Dining room: 81 percent
- Home office: 71 percent
- Den/library: 63 percent
- Sun room: 53 percent
Top 5 Decorative Features
- Ceiling fan: 83 percent
- Built-in shelving: 70 percent
- Window seats: 51 percent
- Woodburning fireplace: 48 percent
- Gas fireplace: 48 percent
Top 5 Community Features Preferred
- Walking/jogging trails: 49 percent
- Park area: 46 percent
- Outdoor swimming pool: 39 percent
- Lake: 34 percent
- Playgrounds: 32 percent
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