An AI bot's recreation of Brits' dream homes has revealed the huge divide between generations - as Gen Z favour sleek city centre living while boomers dream of escaping to country mansions. More than 2,000 people from across the UK were quizzed to find out what the nation's dream home truly looks like, in a survey by design experts at Hammonds Furniture.
Then AI tool Midjourney was used to bring their dream properties to life - combining people's preferred design features, interior design styles and locations. So unsurprisingly there's a stark difference between what Gen Z-ers, those born between 1997 and 2012, would love to live in compared to Boomers.
AI brought to life what Gen Z-ers' ideal home would look like with the younger generation favouring spacious city penthouses. The stunning AI complex features bi-folding doors, a feature wanted by a quarter of Gen Z (24%), ample balcony space and stunning views of the city overlooking the property.
Half of those quizzed (48%) aren't green fingered and weren't interested in any garden space, so a balcony would seem the fitting option amid the hustle and bustle of city life. On the other end of the spectrum, almost three-quarters of Baby Boomers (74%) would opt for a detached house, with a further seven in ten (69%) prioritising extensive garden space.
Nestled deep within the British countryside, this gorgeous and mansion-like property is surrounded by miles of endless green space providing complete peace and tranquility. A Gen Z-er's dream bedroom combines the minimalist interior design that nearly three of ten (27%) dream of, with stunning skyline views of the city.
The contemporary design of this bedroom resonates with a more youthful audience, thanks to the darker autumn hues, sleek LED strip lighting and laminate wooden flooring. Meanwhile, a Boomer's dream bedroom features exposed wooden beams to complement the farmhouse interior design style, longed for by more than one fifth (22%).
Waking up every morning to views of the countryside is a feature longed for by two-thirds of Baby Boomers (64%). These patio doors leading to a serene, picturesque view of the British countryside certainly tick that box.
This minimalist-inspired living room, complete with notes of grey and potted greenery, is a Gen Z-er's dream space. It's the perfect spot to kick back, put up your feet and watch the latest series on your extra-large flat screen television.
Continuing the idyllic farmhouse theme a Boomer's dream living room features a traditional, wood burner log fire, a feature prioritised by more than one in five (22%). Exposed beams and the original wooden coffee table accompany this cheerful and bright living room - before leading out to even more quaint views of the British countryside.
While a third of Brits (32%) overall would prioritise a walk-in wardrobe, Gen Z fall under the national average, with only a quarter (25%) interested in the additional storage space for their clobber. This minimalistic design would slot seamlessly into the younger generation's penthouse flats in the middle of the city centre, boasting ample storage space and retaining the contemporary yet charming aesthetic.
In contrast to Gen Z, almost double the number of people in the Baby Boomer generation would prioritise a walk-in wardrobe, as half (47%) of them would include the added storage space.
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