A survey has revealed what room Buckinghamshire residents would decorate first when moving into their new home.

Conducted by David Wilson Homes, which has a branch in Milton Keynes, the survey showed that 50 per cent of people in the county would prioritise the living room over any other space in the home to personalise first after moving in.

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The property developers believe this is the case due to the pandemic, as households have spent more time together following the numerous lockdown restrictions.

Alison Raine, Sales Director at Barratt Homes Northampton, said: “It’s no surprise to see the living room is the priority room to decorate among Buckinghamshire residents as being able to relax together as a couple or a family is crucial to ensure a comfortable household.

The living room at the Maidstone show home at Woburn Downs

The living room at the Maidstone show home at Woburn Downs

“With people spending a lot more time with those they live with since the beginning of the pandemic than with anyone else, we’re able to meet future residents’ needs through a range of stellar living spaces with the opportunity to personalise to individual needs.

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“For prospective buyers who’d like to see the space they’d spend the majority of their time in the home in, we’d encourage anyone interested to book an appointment with one of our Sales Advisers who can introduce them to their future new living room.”

For further information, visit www.barratthomes.co.uk or www.dwh.co.uk.