This week we would like to share an article from our partners at The Scout Guide with inspiration for six must-haves for today’s homebuyers.
Whether you’re on the hunt for a new abode or considering selling soon, we checked in with three Scouted real estate experts in the luxury market to discover 2024’s most important home trends. To find a Scouted realtor in your area, search The Scout Guide Directory.
1. Wallpaper Everywhere
Maverick Residential, listing representative: Marc Ching. Photography by Costa Christ. Listing courtesy of Ashley Beane Hooper.
The resurgence of wallpaper as an integral part of interior decor is a trend not likely to fade anytime soon. Whether you opt to go bold and bright in a powder room, or take it to the next level and wallpaper a main thoroughfare in your home, Ashley Beane Hooper, senior vice president of Allie Beth Allman & Associates in Dallas, Texas, confirms that buyers are loving how wallpaper brings a space to life.
2. Outdoor Space
Maverick Residential, listing representative: Marc Ching. Photography by Costa Christ. Listing courtesy of Ashley Beane Hooper.
“There’s a growing interest in homes with private outdoor space,” Mandy Welgos, realtor at Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty in Aspen, Colorado, says. Perhaps a relic of a pandemic-era necessity, the desire to relax in nature or indulge in recreational pursuits such as gardening, is an important 2024 home trend. Hooper agrees, noting luxe backyards with pools, outdoor kitchens, putting greens, and pickleball courts always move the needle.
3. A Lived-In Aesthetic
Photography by Shawn May. Listing represented by Liz Simpson, Compass RE.
Nothing draws a buyer in more than a house that already feels like a home. “Excessively open floor plans, sparse decor, or spaces that look overly staged can be hard to connect with,” Liz Simpson, a realtor for Compass Real Estate in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, explains. Buyers today are seeking homes that have the Nancy Meyer aesthetic. (Think It’s Complicated, The Holiday, and Something’s Got to Give.) This more traditional, lived-in look immediately imparts that ‘at home’ feeling.
4. Luxe Cabinetry
Maverick Residential, listing representative: Marc Ching. Photography by Costa Christ. Listing courtesy of Ashley Beane Hooper.
Standard big-box store white cabinetry isn’t going to cut it here. Whether in kitchens or bathrooms, Hooper explains that one of the biggest 2024 home trends is cabinetry with personality that turns heads. Added points for luxe lacquered cabinetry with bold color. The real showstopper: striking, high-gloss finishes that give rooms a smart, crisp look.
5. Smart Home Technology
Photography by Legendary Productions/Leif Smith. Listing represented by Mandy Welgos.
The future is here, and tech-forward, energy-efficient homes are becoming more prevalent. Welgos confirms that clients are increasingly interested in smart home technology that enhances daily convenience, lowers cost of living, and reduces your carbon footprint. Smart thermostats, automated lighting, integrated security systems, and solar paneling are just a few of the many upgrades that are highly sought after right now.
6. Interiors With Warmth
Once lauded as the ultimate neutral, homeowners and interior experts are moving away from the gray hues that reigned supreme in the early aughts. According to Simpson, the all-gray trend lacks the warmth most buyers desire. Instead, house hunters are gravitating toward warmer palettes, and complementary natural elements like wood, stone. The presence of potted plants and florals throughout a space continues to be a big 2024 home trend.
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