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Home Layout Trends

The  Future  16  

By 2015 New homes will be

Smaller Greener

& More Casual

Function  over  Form  Thinking    17  

Open the space as much as possible

Better function & efficiency

Satisfy the increased desire for gathering & connecting

Family-centric

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Small & Smart has replaced Big & Grand Dedicated living & dining rooms continue to be replaced by large multi-purpose family areas

that include the foyer, kitchen, dining & living areas

Formal living & dining rooms

Home office Exercise Music Other specialized needs

Remodels-sticking to the original footprint vs. addition

Remove a wall to create an open kitchen/dining/family room

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Room popularity increase or decrease from 2010 to 2011 Room Type 2010 2011

Outdoor living 41% 54% Home Office 34% 43% Mud Room 26% 17% In-Law Suites 2% 2% Hobby/Game Room 2% -9%

Home  Layout  Trends  

46% 2,000-2,399 41% 2,400-2,999

Average home size expected in 2015

2,152 square feet 10% smaller than the

avg. home start in the 1st 3 qtrs. of 2010  

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Home  Layout  Trends  

By 2015

52% of new homes will be Two-Story

With Master Bedroom on 1st floor, including walk-in closets

43% One-Story 5% Split Level

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