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How home design trends are evolving

for social distancing

COVID-19 has brought changes to everything, and home design is no exception.

Experts are expecting to see lasting impacts on everything from the materials we

use to the rooms we prioritize. Check out these and other noteworthy trends:

HOUSES OVER APARTMENTS: Many people
who live in condos or apartments do so to be closer
to the action — work, entertainment and shops

— and never planned on spending much time at
home. But the pandemic has changed that, and more
people are going to want a home that offers plenty
of room and outdoor space in case they need to self-
isolate again.

SELF-SUFFICIENCY: A hard lesson we’ve learned
is that things and services we thought we could
count on aren’t necessarily a sure thing, so items additions, alternatives to wood-framing like insulated

that increase self-reliance will become very popular. concrete forms from Nudura, which offer improved
Expect to see more homes with sources of energy ventilation for healthier indoor air quality and an
like solar panels, sources of heat like fireplaces and environment that’s less susceptible to mold, will be key.
stoves, and even urban and indoor gardens that allow Home office space: Business experts are suggesting
you to grow your own produce. many companies will see that working from home

Outdoor living: Between playgrounds closing and is not only possible but offers tangible benefits, like
parks becoming overcrowded, many of us are turning saving money on office space rent. With working from
to our balconies, patios and backyards for fresh air home on the rise, creating a home office space that
and nature. This means we’re going to be investing inspires productivity will be a major project many of us A Special Advertising Section of The Morning Call

more in our outdoor spaces, with functional kitchens, tackle. Luxury home office furniture that feels chic and
soothing water features, cozy firepits, and high- blends into your décor as well as ergonomic chairs and
quality outdoor furniture to create a much-needed desks will see a major boost.
escape.
CUSTOM AND QUALITY: With the hit to the |
HEALTHIER SPACES: Thanks to spending more economy, people are going to be buying less, but what

time indoors and reprioritizing our health, we’ll turn they do buy will be better quality, while at the same
to design to help ensure our homes are safe and time making an effort to support American businesses. Thursday, May 13, 2021
healthy for our families. We’ll see a rise in products When it comes to design, trends will shift to locally
like water filtration systems as well as materials made furniture, custom-built homes and pieces and

that improve indoor air quality. For new homes and materials that stand the test of time.
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