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While bright and vibrant colors may have been perfect for a teenager’s room “back in the day,” now the desire is more towards neutral colors. Colors throughout the home should be neutral colors and planned holistically rather than designing each room in isolation. Moving from one room to another should not shock the senses but rather a smooth transition from one space to another. On another note, wallpaper is a thing of the past. The concern with wallpaper is it is not timeless. What is popular when the wallpaper is installed may not be popular in as little as five years down the road. And wallpaper is difficult to remove and challenging to install.

The trend has moved from wall to wall carpeting in favor of hardwood flooring. Using area rugs will be up to the individual choice of the new owners. An overarching theme is to keep transitions from room to room as similar as possible, so there is no sensory shock while moving from room to room.

We all spend a significant portion of our lives doing laundry, so why have washers and dryers traditionally been placed in the corner of the basement? Buyers are looking for dedicated laundry spaces and an area that is easily accessible with enough space to sort, fold, and iron laundry. The basement is still the most likely place for a laundry area, but the desire is to have a room dedicated to doing all laundry-related chores.

Ceiling fans are perfect for energy efficiency, helping to keep a home warm or cool. Ceiling fans are a low-cost energy efficiency option with tremendous appeal for potential buyers.

Safety and security are always a priority, and now outdoor lighting is a high priority. Think about it. So many of us have deliveries directly to our door with groceries, dinners, gifts, and more. We want our items to arrive safely and at the right home. If a delivery person cannot see the house well, there is a chance you could be waiting for a delivery that will never occur. Additionally, if you have an emergency, you want your home to be easily and quickly accessed by emergency personnel.

Energy efficiency is a significant desire for buyers. The cost of all utilities continues to skyrocket, and one way to combat the increase, is through the use of energy-efficient appliances and supplies such as light bulbs. This includes kitchen appliances, windows, doors, and more.

More and more people are working from home either full-time or in a hybrid working situation. These home buyers are drawn to homes with a dedicated home office space rather than trying to make it work by having a home office in a small corner of a bedroom or living room. Minimizing distractions makes working from home much more doable and will improve productivity.

If you’ve never had a double sink, you may not know what you are missing. However, once you have a double sink, you will forever need one. At the same time, buyers desire a faucet, and the hand sprayer is tall enough to allow plenty of movement while cleaning dishes.

Kitchens never have enough storage, and a walk-in pantry goes a long way to solving that problem. If a home isn’t built with a walk-in pantry, it can be problematic to add one post-construction, but it is worth looking into if you plan to list your home for sale.

Many homes only have a half-bath on the main level, but buyers often look for a full-bath. This option allows guests to remain on the main floor rather than traveling throughout the home. This location also will enable parents to watch young children and elderly adults while still doing chores or activities on the main level.