Share this on

AIA Releases Q4 Home Design Trend Survey

To produce the report the AIA tapped 500 residentially-focused architecture firms.

Mairi Beautyman -- Interior Design, 3/6/2007 12:00:00 AM

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Q4 Home Design Trend Survey is now available for online viewing. Focused on the kitchen and bath trends for the fourth quarter of 2006, the report says homeowners are pursuing larger kitchens and bathrooms with luxurious features, with more thought on accessibility and eco-friendly materials.

The most popular kitchen extras include high-end appliances, additional pantry space, renewable flooring material, island work stations, wine storage areas, and recycling centers. In the bathroom, radiant heated floors, multi-head and doorless showers, and accessibility are on the rise.

“There is a strong desire to integrate the kitchen with living space that allows for a more open home environment with the ability to converse and access entertainment options while in the kitchen,” says AIA chief economist Kermit Baker. “There has also been a sharp rise in demand for renewable materials for countertops and flooring, as well as dedicated areas for recycling.”

AIA Home Design Trend Survey results are determined by a quarterly poll of a panel of 500 residentially-focused architecture firms. Visit AIA for complete survey results.