Intergenerational harmony. Whether young adults living at home after college or grandparents living with their adult children and grandchildren, many families are looking for homes that are suitable for all ages.
Multigenerational housing can allow families to share finances, childcare and even combat loneliness. As multi-generational homes become more popular, home builders will offer more floor plans and living options to accommodate this trend, including en-suites, casitas and dedicated second homes.
Embrace nature. According to Taylor Morrison, the focus is on the number, size and position of windows to improve connectivity between indoor and outdoor spaces. In particular, windows that extend to the floor of a house are expected to become increasingly popular.
“In ours Houston In the business space, we are working on introducing some new designs soon that will provide better indoor-outdoor connectivity and make 160 square foot covered terraces the new standard. “In comparison, most covered patios in new construction average about 100 square feet,” said Taylor Morrison, vice president of product design Brian Juedes.
'“Sensory” design elements. Whether it's how a house smells with a curated scent from a Pure Machine or how the lights turn on, sensory design has a big impact. Sensory design includes both visual and non-visual elements and is intended to activate the senses such as sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste.
“People want their homes to reflect the way they live, and design that activates the senses is one way to personalize that experience,” said Taylor Morrison, senior director of national design Lee Crowder.
Envy in the entrance area. Everyday entries are becoming increasingly popular. This can include a small vestibule or hallway and even a small niche for shoes, key storage or a backpack valet.
Additionally, laundry rooms today are typically located on the same floor as the master suite and provide space for side-by-side appliances, a folding counter space, a sink, and storage space.
Clean up clutter. Many houses have excess space in the floor plans that is not being used adequately. To maximize space, many builders have downsized floor plans by eliminating excess square footage without changing the function or quality of life of the homes.
Taylor Morrison reports that in several markets, homes are being designed with fewer hallways to maximize square footage, reduce energy costs, improve home flow, incorporate more natural light and achieve savings on new home construction costs.
“We like to think of this concept as more function per foot. Offering more floor plans with smaller square footage is also a way to address affordability as a home builder and is becoming increasingly popular among many buyers. In fact, in 2023, “Taylor Morrison’s best-selling floor plan was a two-story, 1,373-square-foot townhouse,” Juedes said.
Timeless designs remain. Instead of choosing trendy items, many buyers are opting for timeless options with a longer range of options like countertops, cabinets and stained wood.
“Instead of having to change the design every year, we are able to present timeless elements. Grays and whites were trendy for a while, but have quickly disappeared as we're seeing a preference for more earthy wood colors, black and gold finishes,” Crowder said.
Farmhouse views. Modern farmhouses continue to be the top choice of siding styles across the country. Other trendy exterior facades include transitional and soft modern facades.
“Trends typically start in California They then work their way across the country, moving from west to east, with the southeast usually the last to change. “Recently, we are seeing increasing importance of farmhouse increases in the southeast region,” Juedes said.