Natural light tops the ‘must have’ poll for family homes. The survey of 25–44 year olds in the UK also showed that a large garden is thought of as crucial for creating a good family environment.
The research from
Origin, asked 500 people what they see as fundamental features for comfortable family living. More than a quarter (26.4%) placed natural light as their top consideration, with just less than one in five (19.8%) citing a large safe garden.
Light in the home creates a feeling of space and freedom. These aspects are especially important when bringing up young children. As more people choose to renovate rather than move, the decision to create areas where more light can enter the home is becoming even more popular.
Age played a significant part in how the votes were cast, with 29% of the older respondents (35–44) placing natural light at the top, compared with 23.9% of those aged 25 to 34.
The younger audience seemed split on what they found most important, with 22.4% claiming garden size was the crucial factor. The 35-to-44 group showed a clearer split, with just 17% voting for a garden as their number one consideration. Top seven considerations:
1. Natural light within the rooms (26.4%)
2. A large safe garden (19.8%)
3. Open plan kitchen/diner (16.2%)
4. Downstairs toilet (15.8%)
5. A separate lounge (12.4%)
6. Easy access to the garden from inside (7.2%)
7. Other (2.2%)
