System Pavers<\/a>, the survey explored what it is about respondents\u2019 homes they love so much \u2014 digging into their purchasing priorities.<\/p>\nRespondents were given a variety of features and asked which they prioritized the most when initially purchasing their home.<\/p>\n
Topping the list of desired elements, 33% of respondents who chose the style of their home as one of their top priorities said it was the No. 1 thing they considered, while square footage was the top pick for 29% who prioritized that when browsing.<\/p>\n
Style Was the Top Priority for 33% When Purchasing a Home<\/h2>\n
Another 23% of those who looked for a backyard said it was the most important feature when purchasing a home.<\/p>\n
For those who have exterior elements to their home \u2014 a backyard, a porch, etc. \u2014\u00a060% said they spend as much time as possible in those exterior areas.<\/p>\n
Millennials were the most likely to agree \u2014\u00a082% of millennials surveyed said they spend as much time as they can in the outdoor spaces of their home, compared to 56% of baby boomers.<\/p>\n
Not only that, but millennials were also the generation most likely to want more exterior space for their home \u2014\u00a061%, versus 32% of boomers surveyed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we’re seeing, especially with millennial homeowners, is a focus on turning outdoor areas into amazing entertainment spaces,\u201d said Cassi Hallam, chief marketing officer at System Pavers. \u201cIt’s more than just adding value to the house; it’s about creating a place where they can truly relax and enjoy time with friends and family. They’re prioritizing having a dedicated outdoor space that reflects personal style and makes everyday living feel a bit more special.\u201d<\/p>\n
Backyards are the most favored outdoor areas (70%), followed by gardens (69%), front yards (61%) and decks (61%) by those who have them.<\/p>\n
Front yards and gardens are most likely to be voted as the \u201cpride\u201d of respondents\u2019 homes (87% each).<\/p>\n
When asked what they\u2019d most like to use their outdoor space for, relaxing was the first choice by quite a margin, at 51%. The second choice, gardening, was selected by 17% of respondents.<\/p>\n
Respondents also said they like to, \u201csit in the backyard while my dog enjoys being outside,\u201d and they enjoy \u201chaving children and grandchildren visit and play in the yard.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another respondent said, \u201cI enjoy all of my outdoor areas, but I enjoy my garden the most for what it gives back,\u201d while a fourth highlighted the joy of, \u201csitting on the porch during nice weather.\u201d<\/p>\n
27% Miss Outdoor Time a Lot When Weather Is Bad<\/h2>\n
When the weather is poor and respondents aren\u2019t able to spend time outside, 27% said they \u201cmiss it a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n
And 63% of respondents with an exterior space agreed: No feeling compares to the first moment you can go outside in your yard after bad weather.<\/p>\n
\u201cGetting outside with loved ones in a beautiful space sets the stage for making those special moments together,\u201d Hallam said. \u201cWe love helping homeowners transform their backyards into places where life happens. Whether it’s a cozy covered patio for gatherings throughout the year, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen for easy entertaining, or low-maintenance paver and turf areas that allow time for more enjoyment and less work, our goal is to design spaces that bring people closer, and add real value to homes and lifestyles.\u201d<\/p>\n
Survey methodology:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nTalker Research surveyed 2,000 homeowners;<\/strong>\u00a0the survey was commissioned by\u00a0System Pavers<\/strong>\u00a0and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between\u00a0March 10\u201314, 2025.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\nSource link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Four in five homeowners see their home as an extension of themselves,\u00a0according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American homeowners explored respondents\u2019 attachments to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-320463","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=320463"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320463\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":320465,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/320463\/revisions\/320465"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=320463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=320463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=320463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}