Every now and then, a developer tries something new that takes off – then before you know it, every other developer is following suit, and you have the makings of a trend. But how practical are these? Will they go the way of squash courts from the ‘80s, or will they add to demand even in 20 to 30 years? Let’s find out:

1. Study rooms

A common question from new home buyers is “What is the +1?” That’s a reference to unit descriptions like 1+1 bedder, or 2+1 bedder. The “+1” typically refers to a study room. To put it bluntly, this is a space that’s somewhat big enough to turn into a bedroom, but not quite. Here’s an example of a 1+1 unit from The M:...