How Covid-19 Changed Our Homes?

 

The global COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of our home lives, from how we choose to decorate to how we can safely connect with new neighbors.

These are the five changes that we noticed. 

1. Floor plans
Families with multiple members working or learning from home, in particular, are benefiting from the privacy and even acoustics provided by segmented rooms.

2. Multi-use furniture
If you rent, live in a small space, or otherwise can’t commit to something as permanent as an altered floor plan, you’ve likely observed similar, albeit smaller, shifts within your space. As a result, attractive but functional pieces, from secretary desks to storage ottomans, will continue to characterize interiors in our new reality (HGTV).

3. Health and wellness
With an increased emphasis on health and safety, materials and finishes that promote cleanliness have become essential.

4. Livability
While spending more time at home, perhaps with additional family members, many owners have realized that livability wasn’t exactly prioritized in the past.

5. Natural influence
Of course, as interaction with the outside world remains limited, outdoor spaces and other natural influences reign supreme. From pleasing views to natural light, incorporating some organic elements can provide, quite literally, a breath of fresh air.

Which of these changes have you seen in your home this past year? Let's talk more about it.