Gen Y-ers, also known as
millennials, those born after 1980 to about 2000, want a home that hollers
"entertain me." Priorities include an entertainment center with
automated sound and lighting all controlled from their smartphones or tablets. Gen Y also wants motorized blinds, fitness
areas, movie theaters and an office with Wi-Fi. Places to congregate are more important than a big
home or apartment. Common patios instead
of private yards: People want to be outside their homes, but they don’t want
big, thirsty lawns. Most Gen Y’s want only a place to gather with friends and
cook outdoors.
They do desire a big living room space for home theater
type set-up as TV, movies, and video games are part of daily life now. Gen Y
wants space to eat meals while glued to the tube, because dinner parties and
families gathered around the table are so “last-Gen.”
This generation is emerging
socially and wants amenities that enhance that aspect of its life. So instead
of a place to settle down, Gen-Y homeowners might be more interested in the
home as a social hub.
Technology is second-nature to
this generation. They're completely wired. So a Gen-Y home, more than any
other, will practically hum with electronics.
Todd Zimmerman is a design
consultant for Just Right Blinds & Shutters based in Wheaton, Illinois, and
serves the western and far west suburbs of Chicago
For more information contact: Todd Zimmerman, Direct:
630.292.3756, tz@JustRightBlinds.com,
www.JustRightBlinds.com
Information from GFK Roper Reports
