broader societal trend of working with brands that align with personal values has now arrived in real estate.
SHRINKING HOUSEHOLDS The decision to live alone is also on the rise. Smaller households mean that square footage within individual units is becoming less important. Instead, the focus has shifted to finding the smartest and most efficient use of both indoor and outdoor space. COMMUNALAMENITIES To meet these changing needs, real estate developers must be able to showcase a sense of community, featuring shared indoor and outdoor spaces that bring together people from different generations. This includes flexible, multi-purpose areas that work hard for every- one—whether they are relaxing, entertaining, exercising, working, studying, playing, or entertaining. It also means clever interior solutions, such as optimizing square footage by “zoning” for different modes and moods. APPLYING THE RESEARCH Designing interior spaces with a variety of finishes helps to create these different activity “zones” in common areas. In addition to being practical, a mixture of colors, patterns, and surfaces also helps to create a more inviting, comfortable environment that instantly feels like home. To support health and wellness, look for materials that are made with recycled content and con- tribute to better indoor air quality. To retain and attract new tenants, it’s becoming increasingly important for residential developers to create
inclusive, affordable and environ- mentally conscious solutions. Inno - vative multifamily developments that combine the convenience of living and working locally—and provide a greater sense of community—are seeing a huge spike in demand. Think Savings with Think Realty! Activate your Tarkett discount for FREE and save up to 50% at https://thinkrealty.com/think-savings/ •
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