Do you know what outdoor features are popular in homeowners’ yards? Plus find out where to check codes for Tiny Homes, and what today’s top picks for white paint colors in today’s News Fix.
In Real Estate News
Even though outdoor kitchens and bars are popular online, only 4 percent of homeowners have either of them. The most popular outdoor features are grills, BBQs, and pizza ovens, and are at 65 percent of homes.
Also, 42 percent of homeowners have an outdoor firepit or fireplace, according to the New Home Trends Institute.
Did You Know?
There is a special appendix in the International Residential Code for tiny homes. Defined by the International Code Council as “single dwelling units of no more than 400 square feet, excluding loft spaces,” Appendix AQ was created to show how they fit within the rest of the code.
With the tiny-homes market expected $3+ billion growth over the next few years, this Appendix will definitely see a lot of action.
In Design News
Elle Decor released its list of the Top 50 White Paint Colors. The top picks are Benjamin Moore Intense White OC-51, Dunn-Edwards Warm White DEW380, and Sherwin-Williams Snowbound SW 7004.
If you are color obsessed, and love the nuisance of white paint options, head over to elledecor.com.
