Here’s an up-to-date look at how builders are responding to the market factors that are reshaping home design, and on-trend floor plans that are in demand from buyers. Click on each article to learn more.
Five Forces Reshaping Floor Plan Design in 2018
When it comes to floor plans, home builders, architects, and designers are facing unprecedented constraints on labor and land, while being equally tasked with working with customers who are more demanding than ever. These trends and market factors are reshaping American floor plan designs as savvy builders look for solutions to these restrictions without sacrificing buyer satisfaction.
Living Small(er): Are Floor Plans Shrinking?
Ditto Residential/Dep Designs
1325 + 1327 Constitution in Washington, D.C. by Ditto Residential.
Housing data over the past decade shows that when it comes to floor plans, bigger is not necessarily better. The size of the average American home took a big hit during the Great Recession, and the trend toward smaller homes is continuing even though the market has recovered, according to Metrostudy data.
The Top Five Trends in Floor Plans
Emily Robertson
It’s anyone’s guess what the coming years will bring in terms of home layouts. In this article, floor plans guru Aurora Zeledon reveals the five hottest home design trends impacting floor plans in 2018.
G. Frank Hart Photography.
Stay ahead of the curve with these contemporary layouts that stand out. Look for modern farmhouse exteriors, social kitchens, in-law suites, innovative storage, and spa-like master bathrooms.
