While the COVID-19 pandemic has presented countless challenges, one of the positive aspects is how people have come to look at their homes in a different light. The home has become a refuge as it never has before, and sheltering in place has taught home remodeling experts as well as homeowners more about home design. Here are some of the lessons that have changed living landscapes.
Flexible Layouts
Entertainment, rest and physical activity have always been part of everyday home life. However, now it’s even more essential to have specific areas dedicated to these things. Napping, reading, watching TV and exercising at home call for flexible layouts, particularly if space is limited, such as in apartments and condos.
Private Outdoor Areas
Americans love the outdoors, but with access to the outdoors and outdoor facilities limited, even those who were never the outdoorsy type miss the opportunity to get out. It’s why residential outdoor spaces have risen in popularity and value. Having the facilities to entertain and relax outdoors without leaving one’s safe space are quickly influencing home designs.
A Dedicated Space for Work
As more companies decided it was safer to embrace telecommuting than to force their employees to come to the office or put a business on hold, the home office took on renewed importance. A home office remodel is one of the most requested home improvement projects today. Having a dedicated space at home to work in peace and comfort is a great reason to redesign your home.
Smart Home Integration
Intelligent design and smart home integration are now more popular than ever before. The ability to control different parts of your home by voice is a major convenience. It can also contribute to safety. For example, if you need to turn on a faucet, you can either use a sensor or speak a command. This minimizes the need to touch surfaces and spread germs.
Home Gyms
The first facilities to be closed in the early part of 2020 were gyms. To maintain a healthy lifestyle, a home gym is now more a necessity than a luxury. It’s also a good idea to have a safe, clean play area for the kids.
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