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It can be challenging to keep up with home design trends. Not only do they change rapidly, it can also be difficult to stay up to date (remember those sunken conversation pits?) Here are a few of the top features new home buyers are looking for in their next home:<\/p>\n
Open concept living:<\/strong> open floor plans continue to be popular among home buyers who prefer the clear sightlines the combined great rooms offer, which better support the way we entertain.<\/p>\n More living space instead of bedroom space:<\/strong> more buyers are willing to trade a larger bedroom for larger living areas. There\u2019s been more emphasis on in-home entertaining and having an larger communal living space is top on those buyers\u2019 lists.<\/p>\n Color is edging out all-white kitchens:<\/strong> after nearly a decade at the top, all-white kitchens are slowly being usurped. More buyers are looking to warm up their kitchens by adding a bit of color, whether it\u2019s through natural wood cabinets, colored islands (talk about statement piece) or paint.<\/p>\n Specialty\/Hobby rooms are the new bonus rooms:<\/strong> buyers still want bonus rooms, but instead of having a non-descript extra space, they want to create spaces that speak to their lifestyles. Think yoga rooms and craft spaces to name just a few options.<\/p>\n