Friday, April 6, 2007

What Women Really Want in Home Design

Because women make 83% of US consumer spending decisions, designing homes for women was an important topic at the International Builders’ Show 2007.

These suggestions top the list of must haves.

* De-stressing areas – luxurious baths, exercise rooms, sauna or steam showers and fabulous outdoor gardens.

* Rear foyers – not a mudroom– complete w/ floor to ceiling storage for seasonal items.

* Large kitchens w/ customized work stations and kid sized refrigerators and toy storage.

* Closet organization systems.

* Lots of natural light framed by beautiful windows.

* Maintenance-free exteriors.

* Home based business is a woman’s ideal. Provide office space wired for cable and internet w/ a reading nook

* Every bedroom w/ private bath.

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