Custom Home Survey: 2 in 3 Choose 'Full Order' Design; 34.8% Prioritize Housework/Life Flow in Floor Plans
A survey by NEXER and IROHA CRAFT revealed that 66.7% of people who built custom homes opted for 'Full Order' designs. While 42.2% led the planning process with family requests, 'housework and life flow' emerged as the top priority for 34.8% of respondents.
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- 📰 Published: May 21, 2026 at 19:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 21, 2026 at 10:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 28, 2026 at 14:22 (171h 50m after Collected)
■ Survey on Decisions Regarding 'Floor Plans and Proposals' for Custom-Built Homes
Building a custom home is a rare life experience. Consequently, the decisions regarding floor plans and layout strongly reflect the values and preferences of the residents. While full-order homes offer the highest degree of flexibility, semi-order homes, which allow for customization of pre-set templates, are also on the rise.
NEXER Inc., in collaboration with 'IROHA CRAFT,' a renovation and custom home brand in Yamanashi, conducted a survey among 135 individuals nationwide who have experience building custom homes.
Survey Overview:
- Period: May 8 – May 15, 2026
- Valid Responses: 135 samples
■ 66.7% Responded with 'Full-Order (Custom) Design'
When asked whether they chose 'Full-Order Design' or 'Semi-Order Design,' the majority (66.7%) chose the former. 'Semi-Order Design' followed at 29.6%.
Reasons for choosing 'Full-Order' included: "I wanted to live in a house that matched my taste," "I had an ideal layout in mind," and "I needed a custom design to fit a small lot." On the other hand, those who chose 'Semi-Order' valued convenience, stating, "It was easier to choose from pre-set options" and "I felt safer picking a type vetted by professionals."
■ 42.2% Based Decisions on 'Requests Thought Out by the Family'
Regarding the planning process, 42.2% of respondents primarily moved forward based on family requests. This was followed by 24.4% who combined family requests with professional suggestions and 21.5% who relied mainly on professional proposals.
■ 'Housework and Life Flow' Ranked as the Most Important Factor
The survey found that 34.8% of respondents prioritized 'housework flow and life flow' above all else when deciding on a floor plan. This indicates that designing for daily efficiency is a paramount concern in modern home building.
Building a custom home is a rare life experience. Consequently, the decisions regarding floor plans and layout strongly reflect the values and preferences of the residents. While full-order homes offer the highest degree of flexibility, semi-order homes, which allow for customization of pre-set templates, are also on the rise.
NEXER Inc., in collaboration with 'IROHA CRAFT,' a renovation and custom home brand in Yamanashi, conducted a survey among 135 individuals nationwide who have experience building custom homes.
Survey Overview:
- Period: May 8 – May 15, 2026
- Valid Responses: 135 samples
■ 66.7% Responded with 'Full-Order (Custom) Design'
When asked whether they chose 'Full-Order Design' or 'Semi-Order Design,' the majority (66.7%) chose the former. 'Semi-Order Design' followed at 29.6%.
Reasons for choosing 'Full-Order' included: "I wanted to live in a house that matched my taste," "I had an ideal layout in mind," and "I needed a custom design to fit a small lot." On the other hand, those who chose 'Semi-Order' valued convenience, stating, "It was easier to choose from pre-set options" and "I felt safer picking a type vetted by professionals."
■ 42.2% Based Decisions on 'Requests Thought Out by the Family'
Regarding the planning process, 42.2% of respondents primarily moved forward based on family requests. This was followed by 24.4% who combined family requests with professional suggestions and 21.5% who relied mainly on professional proposals.
■ 'Housework and Life Flow' Ranked as the Most Important Factor
The survey found that 34.8% of respondents prioritized 'housework flow and life flow' above all else when deciding on a floor plan. This indicates that designing for daily efficiency is a paramount concern in modern home building.
FAQ
What percentage of people chose 'fully custom design (full order)' for their custom-built home?
66.7% (about 2 out of 3 people) chose 'fully custom design (full order)'.
What are the main reasons for choosing a fully custom design (full order) custom-built home?
The main reasons include 'wanted to live in a house that matches my preferences' and 'had an ideal floor plan,' as well as practical reasons like 'to fit the site conditions such as a narrow lot.'
What was the most common approach to deciding on the floor plan and specifications?
The most common approach was 'based on the wishes we discussed as a family' at 42.2%, followed by 'a combination of our wishes and professional suggestions (24.4%)' and 'based on professional suggestions (21.5%).'
What was the most important factor in deciding the floor plan?
The most important factor was 'housework and living circulation' at 34.8%, indicating a strong emphasis on daily convenience.
Who conducted this survey and when?
This survey was conducted jointly by NEXER Co., Ltd. and IROHA CRAFT from May 8 to May 15, 2026.