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Trends in Home Design
 

Results of NAHB surveys on consumer housing preferences, presented at the International Builders' Show this January, indicate the growing appeal of smaller homes with lower prices and more green features. The latest edition of Nation's Building News provides comprehensive coverage of the survey findings, along with findings of research by Better Homes and Gardens. For your interest, below are a few of the salient statistics gleaned from NAHB's survey: 

 

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52% of builders expect to build smaller homes in 2011, compared to what they built in 2010.

* 59% of builders say their models will be priced lower this year than in 2010.

* 74% of respondents said homes will be smaller by the year 2015.

* 68% of respondents said homes will be greener within the next four years.

* 52% of respondents expect the living room to be merged with other spaces in the home, while 30% say this room will vanish entirely to save on square footage in many new homes by the year 2015.

* 54% of respondents say the family room is likely to increase as an overall share of floorspace.

* Many respondents say that the relative sizes of the entry foyer and dining room are likely to shrink by 2015.

* Features that are likely to be included in the average new home of 2015 include a great room comprised of kitchen, family room and living room; a walk-in closet in the master bedroom; a laundry room; ceiling fans; a master bedroom on the first floor in homes with two stories; and a two-car garage.

* The most commonplace green features in 2015's new homes are likely to include low-E windows; engineered wood beams, joists or trusses; water-efficient features such as dual-flush toilets or low-flow faucets; and an Energy Star rating for the whole house.
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