Homes with outdoor kitchens sell for 2.2% more, on average, than the typical home.
Homebuyers are moving away from cool-toned palettes and minimalistic looks and are instead feeling inspired by bold, nature-inspired design choices. According to real estate marketing platform Zillow, houses with these elements sell for 3.5% more than expected, adding about $12,500 to a home’s anticipated value. In the kitchen, soapstone is now the top choice among buyers, even outperforming quartz. Homes with soapstone countertops now sell for 3.5% more. Comparatively, homes with quartz countertops typically sell for 2.6% more than the typical home. Wet rooms also add an additional 3.3% to the typical sales price, while outdoor showers and outdoor kitchens grow the typical home’s value by 2.8% and 2.2%, respectively.
Organic modernism, a design style characterized by natural stone, wood flooring and cabinetry, and textured walls, has gone mainstream. Today’s buyers appear to be seeking out and competing for homes with raw but refined finishes, putting upward pressure on prices.Read more
