2026 Floor Plan Trends

Interactive • Animated • Myrtle Beach Ready

Top Trend

Multi-Suite Living

Private suites designed for guests, aging parents, and resale value.

Why buyers love it: Privacy, comfort, and future-proof design.

  • First-floor suites with zero-entry showers
  • Private entrances or foyer buffering
  • Universal layouts for multigenerational living
High ROIAging-in-Place

Next-Gen Flex Rooms

One room. Five possibilities. 2026’s most adaptable space.

What makes flex rooms amazing: They evolve with your life.

  • Office ↔ guest room in seconds
  • Storage walls + Murphy bed options
  • Sound-treated doors for privacy
Hybrid WorkGuest-Friendly
Airbnb

Airbnb-Ready Layouts

Engineered for Myrtle Beach tourism and guest comfort.

Why it's trending: High rental demand along the Grand Strand.

  • Separate suite entry + privacy hallway
  • Durable LVP floors for sand & spills
  • Compact kitchenette or mini-fridge zone
Rental IncomeTourism-Optimized

Aging-in-Place Design

Accessibility features that maintain comfort and independence.

Retiree-approved upgrades:

  • No-step garage & main entry
  • Wide hallways + lever handles
  • Grab-bar ready shower layouts
Future-ProofSafe Design

Privacy Zoning

Intentional separation between bedrooms and active living spaces.

Improves: Noise, comfort, hosting quality.

  • Bedroom wings & split-floor layouts
  • Loft or flex room as a buffer space
  • Vestibules before hallways
Family ComfortGuest Privacy

2026 Resale Boosters

Design elements that buyers will still want in 2030.

Top-value upgrades:

  • Oversized kitchen islands
  • Screened porches + grilling patios
  • Walk-in pantries + drop zones
Long-Term ROIMarket-Ready