Zillow’s latest research highlights serene and sophisticated finishes that can increase a home’s selling price.

This style is defined by sophisticated finishes like soapstone countertops, white oak floors, and Venetian plaster walls.

In fact, according toZillows research, homes with this design style can sell for $12,500 more.

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Read on to learn more about Zillows new report.

The report offers fascinating insights about trending design styles, materials, and more.

Why is soapstone suddenly appealing to buyers?

A kitchen sink detail with a modern black and gold faucet, with a black stone countertop and backsplash, and white cabinets.

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Its prized for how well it patinas over time, like marble.

Top Features That Sell a Home for More Than Expected

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According to Zillow, these are the top 10 features that sell a home for more than anticipated.

A general interior view of a white bathroom, glass bowl sink on a shabby chic dresser, towel radiator, brushed gold effect tap, skylight, hexagon tiled floor, herringbone patterned tiled wall, drench shower head and glass partition in a loft extension within a home

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Modern outdoor kitchen and dining area with sleek furniture, grill, and stylish lighting, surrounded by lush greenery.

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Home design that includes outdoor fireplace and wood beam covered patio

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Living room

modern bathroom with frameless shower

Houses on a suburban street in California

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vanity lighting

money with the shape of a house in green over it.

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Boho Sun chairs under driftwood pergola by the swimming pool in warm sunlight

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group of houses from an aerial perspective

Bohemian styled cozy bedrom with king sized bed with baldachin and big windows on wall behind it, black antique furniture by left side of with greenery and vintage lamp, clock and candles

A front door of a black house with coppery details

Stock photograph of a row of townhomes with colorful front doors in downtown Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA.

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