Functionality, aesthetics and craftsmanship rise decisively to the top in defining value for luxury homeowners. An overwhelming 95% of designers indicate that their clients rank lifestyle and functionality as paramount, closely followed by 94% who place equal emphasis on elevated aesthetics, while 91% say quality and craftsmanship are prioritized at the highest level. At the same time, 77% underscore the importance of personalization, signaling that individuality is now a core expectation. Together, these insights point to a singular mandate: homes must deliver beauty, performance and personal expression.
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94% Of Designers Report Luxury Homeowners Place Importance On Elevated Aesthetics With 91% Valuing Quality Craftsmanship At The Highest Level
A Splendid Sanctuary
When it comes to design, 71% of designers note that luxury clients gravitate toward modern and contemporary aesthetics, firmly establishing it as today’s dominant style. Understated palettes still reign, with 71% favoring neutrals, beiges and creams, while an equal share are drawn to earth tones. The results of our survey convey a continued preference for serene homes that feel at one with nature. Featured here, a Bel Air, California, residence envisioned by interior designer Errol Dejager of Dejager Design Inc., exemplifies these top qualities. The house unfolds as a spatially fluid concept that redefines seamless indoor-outdoor interactive living.
95% Of Designers’ Luxury Clients Rank Lifestyle And Functionality As Paramount
