One in three consumers believes their dream home is financially attainable one day, according to a new survey from Buildworld, an international company that offers building materials. Millennials are the most optimistic, with about 38% believing they\u2019ll one day buy their dream home, while Gen Z is the least optimistic at about 19%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What makes a dream home? Buildworld recently surveyed 1,000 consumers in the U.S. and United Kingdom to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some highlights from the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Modern farmhouse exterior styles and a rustic modern interior were among the most popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One in five consumers called the modern farmhouse their \u201cdream home.\u201d A modern farmhouse combines contemporary style with a farmhouse aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside, rustic modern was the most popular interior style. It includes modern furniture with preserved and natural architectural features, an open floor, and lots of light, Buildworld notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Age groups tended to show slightly different preferences for interiors and exteriors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outdoor home features have gotten more priority since the pandemic, such as gardens, patios, and porch spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, the must-have home features among U.S. respondents for a dream home were: a garden, garage, patio or porch, natural light, and a primary suite with a bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Buildworld\u2019s survey revealed the following amenities created a dream home for most respondents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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One in three consumers believes their dream home is financially attainable one day, according to a new survey from Buildworld, an international company that offers building materials. Millennials are the most optimistic, with about 38% believing they\u2019ll one day buy their dream home, while Gen Z is the least optimistic at about 19%. What makes … <\/p>\n