Pet Rooms Join Au Pair Suites as Popular Home Features

Washington, D.C. -- Results from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) second quarter Home Design Trends Survey shows homeowners are becoming increasingly interested in reconfiguring spaces for their pets as well as for their in-laws and au pairs. The latest survey results, which focused on home features, shows architecture firms receiving a major bump in interest from clients in reconfiguring both interior kennels and au pair/in-law suites as home spaces that can function as separate living quarters.

“Outdoor living areas and home offices remain popular special function rooms in a booming market,” said Kermit Baker, PhD, AIA chief economist. “But an increasing number of homeowners are also focusing on their pets and incorporating them into their housing designs.”