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10 Must-Have Items That Luxury Home Buyers Want Most - Freshome

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Architecture. Architecture. In fact, an open floor plan is the number one criteria cited in a 2013 luxury home survey done by Coldwell Banker. Outdoor Kitchens and Pools. Wealthy buyers now crave the creature comforts of a cozy outdoor kitchen and cooking area. Architecture. modern architecture.

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Modern Patio Furniture That Brings the Indoors Outside

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Image: Room & Board Thanks to technology and innovation, patio furniture has evolved dramatically to keep up with the growing trend of outdoor living. Today, the outdoor space is an extension of our home and includes sophisticated appliances and comfortable, modern patio furniture.

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Exclusive! Houzz 2019 Kitchen Trends

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The report is unique because it captures the opinions of homeowners, whereas most surveys focus on trends from the perspectives of interior designers, architects, etc. On the other hand, 22% want to make the kitchen more open to the outdoors. White is still the most popular countertop color. Kitchen styles are rapidly changing.

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HGTV’s Chip Wade: DIY Hacks to Transform Your Backyard on a Budget

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

” He’s also a Liberty Mutual Consultant – and a new survey from Liberty Mutual revealed that for 52% of consumers who completed a DIY project, saving money was the number one objective. With all this in mind, we asked Wade for some simple DIY ways to transform your backyard into an outdoor haven on a budget. Start simple.

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Home-Buying Millennials are Obsessed with Lawns and Gardens

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

A survey from the National Association of Landscape Professionals found that 79 percent of U.S. Lawns, gardens, patios and outdoor living are the #1 priority for house-hunting millennials. Here are four quick landscaping tips for selling your home: Set the stage outdoors with a furniture setting that enhances your outdoor space.

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What Home Buyers Really Want | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

I said all that as a preface to this post because I am writing today’s article in reaction to reading a survey published earlier this year from NAHB (National Associated of Home Builders) titled “Top 10 Features for Upscale Homes” prepared by Paul Emrath, Ph.D. 4 An Outdoor Kitchen – Now we’re cooking!

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We Asked The Pros: Which Home Improvements Have the Best ROI in 2018

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Of those surveyed, 39% are looking for a convenient, centralized network that securely controls smart-home and internet connections; aka the ability to operate a home security system through a mobile device.” — Stephanie Anton, EVP of Luxury Portfolio International Let an outdoor living space draw in buyers. Image: Robson Homes 4.

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