SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Home
design trends change constantly, and sometimes not fast enough. While many of us anticipate the trending paint colors of the
year, and keep up with real estate television shows and websites, the reality is most of our own homes have outdated
elements.
In fact, 70 percent of new or prospective homebuyers report having outdated design features in their current homes. The six
most common culprits for remodel-worthy features are linoleum floors (40 percent), popcorn ceilings (29 percent), wood paneling
(28 percent), ceramic tile countertops (28 percent), shag carpeting (19 percent) and the dreaded avocado green appliances (8
percent)—according to a consumer survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE: TMHC), a leading national homebuilder
and developer.
"This is why real and virtual house hunting is so popular," said Sheryl Palmer,
Taylor Morrison chairman and chief executive officer. "We all love to daydream and envision ourselves in a beautiful new
environment. But keeping up with ever-evolving preferences for paint colors, home features, new technologies and how we expect to
use our homes over the years, is difficult. We also know that home interior preferences vary by generation, by home style, by
region, even by city. So Taylor Morrison relies on national consumer feedback and acres of research to help us stay hyper-focused
on what homebuyers want, and address changing interests—across all generations."
Millennials Seek Touch of Luxury in New Homes
Which features bring more homebuyers to new homes? Better energy efficiency (62 percent), floor plans that can be personalized
(58 percent) and easier maintenance (56 percent), are surprisingly preferred over items like the latest technology (38
percent).
Inside a new home, wood flooring (65 percent) is considered the most essential feature, followed by USB and Ethernet ports (44
percent), a whirlpool tub (36 percent) and sun room (34 percent). Millennials showed more of an affinity than older generations
for a whirlpool tub (39 vs. 32 percent), home theater (30 vs. 24 percent) and wine refrigerator or cellar (21 vs. 12 percent).
Who says millennials don't know how to live?
Boomers Need Flexible Spaces
Earlier this year, Taylor Morrison unveiled a home designed for today's active adult, which was heavily influenced by consumer
research, focus groups, surveys and social data. The NEXTadventure Home includes more storage, a supersized shower, and an additional room that can flexibly be used as
an office, guest room, or secondary bedroom—which some affectionately call a snore room. "We interviewed hundreds of
homeowners, collaborated with leading designers, and crafted an award-winning home specifically for busy boomers," said
Erik Heuser, Taylor Morrison executive vice president and chief strategy officer. "And that also
included a place to get some sleep and not disturb your partner."
Dining Rooms No Longer Just for Dining
Taylor Morrison home shopper survey data reveals that millennials, just as much as any other generation, still want to have
dining rooms in their new homes. When all generations were asked to describe how they use their existing dining rooms, 80 percent
of boomers creatively said, "I use it as a dining room," versus 65 percent of millennials who are interested in nontraditional
uses of this traditional space. In fact, more than one in four (30 percent) of those with a dining room say they use this space
for something other than dining, and most often as an office, game room or craft room. "What this tells us, is that younger
homebuyers still prefer a more traditional layout, but when it comes to how we all use that space, as a homebuilder we need to
provide flexibility so dining rooms can be used in a multitude of ways," said Heuser.
Bold Paint Colors Could Soon Replace Neutrals
The survey unsurprisingly revealed that soft natural tones (77 percent) were the more popular interior paint colors for recent
and prospective homebuyers. However, get out your paint brushes because deep, rich tones (54 percent) could soon take over.
Nearly three in five (59 percent) millennials want the interior walls of their home painted with darker, rich colors, compared to
just 49 percent of their older counterparts.
Survey Methodology
The 2017 Taylor Morrison Consumer Survey was conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Taylor Morrison earlier this
year. Wakefield Research surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults who have purchased a home in the last three years, or who are likely to
purchase a new home in the next three years.
About Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE:TMHC) is a leading national homebuilder and developer that has been recognized
as the 2016 and 2017 America's Most Trusted® Home Builder by Lifestory Research. Based in Scottsdale,
Ariz., we operate under two well-established brands, Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes. We serve a wide array of consumer
groups from coast to coast, including first-time, move-up, luxury, and 55 plus buyers. In Texas,
Darling Homes builds communities with a focus on individuality and distinctive detail while delivering on the Taylor Morrison
standard of excellence.
For more information about Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes please visit www.taylormorrison.com or www.darlinghomes.com.
CONTACT: Colleen Rubart
Taylor Morrison
1 (480) 346-1719
crubart@taylormorrison.com
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