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Friday, July 11, 2008

Dream home defined by when you were born

I think this list actually has more to do with what stage in life you're at (rather than when you were born) but the article lists some reasons why generations put more emphasis on certain things.
Dreams by Generation
The elements of a dream home vary by generation:Generation Y (born 1978-present)
1. Whirlpool bath
2. Swimming pool
3. Game/ billiard room
3. (tie) Large walk-in closet
5. Fireplace
6. State-of-the-art kitchen
7. Sauna/ steam room
7. (tie) Gym/ fitness room
9. High-tech entertainment center
10. Patios, porches and decks

Generation X (born 1965-1977)
1. State-of-the-art kitchen
2. Large walk-in closets
2. (tie) Fireplace
4. Whirlpool bath
5. Swimming pool
6. Patios, porches and decks
7. Game/ billiard room
8. Garden
9. Gym/ fitness room
10. Workshop/ hobby studio

Boomer(born 1946-1964)
1. State-of-the-art kitchen
2. Large walk-in closets
3. Whirlpool bath
4. Fireplace
5. Swimming pool
6. Workshop/ hobby studio
7. Patios, porches and decks
7. (tie) Garden9. Game/ billiard room
9. (tie) High-tech entertainment centerSource: GFK ROPER

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

it's claire
None of these talk about arrangements for living in a castle such as crossbows, towers, and moats :(

sajmom said...

Well, you walk to the beat of a different drummer than most Gen. Y-ers!