Boomers are passionate for sumptuous small spaces that feel warm and comfortable. They are looking for fine architectural details that reflect the beauty of nature. Home builders need to think creatively about space. An appeal to our emotional needs must to be integrated into these new smaller home designs. Recent market research conducted by our company supports Derick's perspective.
Home is a place to find comfort and warmth, as well as a place of exploration and individualism.
For homes under 2000 feet, it's all about optimizing the appearance of space to create the illusion of a larger living area. We can see that 25 years ago open spaces were very appealing. As the children grew into adolescence, privacy was more important with large master bedrooms mirroring the emerging need for privacy between parents and teens. Now, empty nesters are in a new and exciting stage in life. Opening up the foyer to the space beyond, including the outside, helps smaller spaces live larger than they really are.