As real estate agents, Nesters see countless homes...so when it comes to their dream home for entertaining, they know exactly what they prefer!
KEEP IT OPEN! 87% of Nesters prefer an open concept main floor, rather than having a separate dining room.
KITCHEN ISLAND 45% of Nesters eat at their kitchen island, compared to just 13% who use their formal dining room.
TREAT YOURSELF The most sought-after kitchen upgrade? A six-burner gas stove, with a double oven coming in a close second.
SEPARATE ENTRYWAY Over half of Nesters prefer a small space with some organization for greeting guests.
FILL THAT POT! 66% of Nesters would spend extra money to include a pot-filler in their kitchen.
SO EXTRA Our Nesters’ favorite hosting splurge? 65% go all out on centerpieces and table decor. Want to make your own? Check out this blog post , which gives you all the details on how to build the perfect centerpiece.
GIVE US BOTH! Most clients want a mudroom and a front entry coat closet. When pushed, most would prefer a mudroom over the closet.
CHEERS! Looking for the perfect host gift? 76% of Nesters say they always bring a nice bottle of wine for the host.
HOSTS WITH THE MOST Leading perfectly into our holiday entertaining issue of NEST Magazine , most Nesters would prefer to host their own holiday party.
We shared this story with you in our Fall/Winter 2018 Issue of NEST Magazine . To view the full issue, click here .
Written by Jasmine Bible on December 27, 2018 Posted in Asheville , Charlottesville , Fall/Winter 2018 , Fredericksburg , Lake Norman , NEST Magazine , New River Valley , Raleigh-Durham , Richmond , Shenandoah Valley , Wilmington Tags: ask a nester , entertaining , holiday entertaining , kitchen island , nest knowledge Comments closed