Open Plan, the Key to Aussie Dream Homes
When it comes to dream homes, Aussies have given open plan living the thumbs up, with more than a third saying the modern living style is a “must have”. An online survey, commissioned by homebuilder Henley, shows 36 per cent of the 3000 respondents say they will not consider buying a house if it...
iBuildNew Editorial TeamJanuary 25, 20193 min read
When it comes to dream homes, Aussies have given open plan living the thumbs up, with more than a third saying the modern living style is a “must have”.
An online survey, commissioned by homebuilder Henley, shows 36 per cent of the 3000 respondents say they will not consider buying a house if it does not have a free-flowing modern design.In fact, the architectural layout is so important it ranks higher than extra bathrooms (34 per cent) and a lavish alfresco or barbecue area (33 per cent), when it comes to essential elements in a home.
The feature at the top of Australian homebuyers’ wish lists is having three or more bedrooms (42 per cent), followed by a garage or carport (39 per cent).
Next comes the open plan design (36 per cent), a separate laundry (34 per cent) and extra bathrooms (34 per cent).
Malcolm Gunning, Real Estate Institute of Australia President, says open plan living is key and shares his observations as the Australian dream house undergoes a generational shift.
Jeff Bugeja, Henley National Design Manager, provides insights on why Australians are shunning closed-in living spaces and how family is influencing design. Neb Delibasic, Auctioneer for Del Real Estate in Melbourne, confirms modern plan is what buyers want.
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