Arlo & Jacob have surveyed millennials to find out what their dream home would look like and, while some of their sought after features may not be easy or cheap to add to a home about to hit the market, many of their top selling-points are surprisingly simple to incorporate when getting ready to sell.
Here’s an overview of the things that millennials say add the most appeal:
Kitchen:
44% want a kitchen island
40% want smart appliances
32% want a coffee machine
30% want a white kitchen
30% want an open plan kitchen/diner
30% want patio doors
25% want a pantry
So if you’re selling a home with an open plan kitchen complete with patio doors and an island, great! If not, don’t panic because a pot of white paint, a coffee machine and some smart appliances could add just as much appeal.
Bedroom:
52% want an ensuite
50% want a walk-in wardrobe
27% want a white bedroom
25% want a grey bedroom
24% want a feature wall
23% want throw pillows
21% want a four-poster bed
Ensuites and walk-in wardrobes have become a popular luxury but if the home you’re selling doesn’t accommodate these, opt for a clean white or grey colour scheme with a well chosen feature wall. Add some throw pillows and consider bringing in a four-poster bed for a luxury feel and you’ll be ticking even more millennial boxes on a much smaller budget.
Living room:
50% want a smart TV
42% want a corner sofa
36% want an open fire
30% want a luxury rug
30% want a white living room
30% want folding doors onto the patio
27% want a grey living room
Patio doors and open fires are expensive to install and aren’t always feasible with every house layout so if you’re looking to add as much millennial appeal to your living room as possible, focus on creating a social atmosphere by bringing in a corner sofa and smart TV. Top it off with white walls and a luxury rug for a touch of added chic and you’ll have ticked off the most important millennial must-haves.