’24 Trends Include Murals, Cold Pools

What will 2024 bring? More white kitchens and open layouts, or something totally different?

Working with expert analysis, Zillow has picked six big home trends you can expect to see a lot more of in 2024:

1. Utilitarian Looks

Rough surfaces and a stark interior are emerging as features getting all the feels from prospective home buyers. But don’t think cold and gloomy – this look utilizes a softer, more organic design style that mixes materials such as concrete, wood and iron, adding plants and textured accents to warm up the space.

• Sensory gardens

Sensory gardens are designed to engage the five senses and help you connect with nature, and they’re believed to have therapeutic benefits. Examples of things you might find in a sensory garden include plants that emit calming scents, like lavender, edible flowers, a trickling stream, and flowers with stimulating colors and soft textures. Homeowners and buyers are increasingly prioritizing functional and beautiful outdoor spaces as a way to connect with nature without needing to go too far. Listings on Zillow that mention sensory gardens or pathways are up 314% compared to last year.

3.  Cold plunge pools

Step aside, hot tubs. Cold plunge pools are all the rage these days, and they come with benefits, allegedly reducing inflammation and improving circulation. The wellness feature has been sweeping social media in 2023, and apparently hasn’t gone unnoticed by listing agents looking to entice buyers.

• Pickleball courts

Pickleball was undoubtedly the unofficial sport of the year in 2023, so it’s no surprise that 2024 will be a year filled with pickleball hype too. With the rise in the sport’s popularity, potential homeowners are looking for pickleball courts as an amenity in neighborhoods or in home listings

5.  Murano glass chandeliers

Maximalism is making a comeback for some potential homebuyers who are looking to spice things up and add personality to their décor choices. That’s where Murano glass chandeliers — named as such because they’re handcrafted on the island of Murano, Italy —  come in. The quirky and intricate fixtures, which date back to the 1700s, are now being featured 58% more often in listings on Zillow.

6.  Murals

Hand-painted murals are another big way homeowners are dialing up the personality in their maximalist homes. For-sale listings that mention murals are showing up 18% more often on Zillow, speaking to buyers eager to make a statement. Want to get the mural look in your home without needing to invest in more permanent and time-consuming paint? Consider peel-and-stick wallpaper instead!

Source: Zillow.com