Back in February 2014, a survey done at Houzz.com reported that the tub was losing popularity. A survey conducted by Mollie Carmichael, with John Burns Real Estate Consulting, begs to differ on that point. The survey conducted in the fall of 2013, asking 20,000 active home buyers, about the features they would want in a kitchen, bathroom, and dining room, produced results that do not necessarily have anything to do with housing features.
- Slightly over 50% of the people looking for houses, did not have kids, and only 30% had kids under 18.
- The number of multi-generational households in the survey was low, but many builders are still looking at building new homes with space for extended family.
- Many of the people in the survey were looking for a space they could disconnect.
- Chocolate brown cabinets, and cream-colored counter tops were popular.
- Interior spaces that flowed easily into an outdoor space, was considered an important ingredient in the disconnecting process.
- A big shower is important, as is a tub, but many said they did not actively use their tub.
- Dining rooms are still considered important.
- Large laundry rooms, generated a lot of excitement.