According to a recent member survey of the American Institute of Architects, home buyers are looking for larger kitchens and bathrooms, with high-end appliances and fixtures, and extra space.
Members surveyed about kitchens said:
- 65 percent of consumers want upper-end appliances
- 64 percent want more pantry space
- 53 percent want renewable flooring material
- 53 percent want wine refrigerator/storage
- 48 percent want a recycling center
- 43 percent want an island work area
In bathroom designs, architects said:
- 62 percent of consumers want radiant heated floors
- 62 percent, multihead showers
- 48 percent, accessibility
- 47 percent, doorless showers
- 36 percent, linen closet/storage
View the full American Institute of Architects report.
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Keith Munsell 
