Here are a few custom home design tips to help you appeal to older generations, such as baby boomers.
At Robin Ford Building, we comprehend that living in a home that accommodates your needs and lifestyle is vital. As we age, our needs and lifestyles evolve. Others may require extra help completing daily tasks, while aging causes us to become sedentary. When you build a custom home, consider how home buyers 55+ years of age are going to dominate the market in the upcoming decades.
Creating a floor plan that appeals to your family and prospective buyers is an essential part of strategic custom home design. Considering the baby boomer generation is a great way to ensure you get the most out of your custom home, both now and in the future. Here are a few custom home design tips to help you appeal to older generations, such as baby boomers.
Prioritize Low-Maintenance
Homes are easier to clean when they implement low-maintenance surfaces and appliances. When building a home, factor in the amount of care that will be required for elements such as flooring and countertops. Consider whether your bathroom will be easy to clean, or if the windows are placed too high to reach and wipe down regularly. Baby boomers are interested in easy-to-clean surfaces and accessible design features.
Consider Accessibility on the First Floor
Typically, older homes are designed with bedrooms on the second floor; however, this isn’t always ideal in terms of functionality and accessibility. It’s more practical to place commonly used rooms on the ground floor of a house. A custom home design that strategically places frequently accessed rooms on the first floor is a great way to attract baby boomers.
Multipurpose Room
Although a laundry room can be useful, boomers tend to find that space practical for other purposes as time goes on. Laundry can be done just as proficiently in a location that is easily accessible and discreet. For instance, families with children can find the multipurpose room to be an excellent place to make crafts, and it can also serve as a great exercise room. How you present the space is up to you, but boomer buyers want to see an open area for them to utilize.
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