It has been a while since the pandemic broke out in 2020. People are now more aware of their surroundings and are probably looking forward to renovating their homes to tailor them to new realities. If open floor plans were the going trend in the past years, they are probably going out of style this year.
With most people still feeling the effects of the pandemic and with social distancing still in place, home renovations are expected to take a turn this year. Here are some of the trends to expect as 2021 rolls along.
Dedicated Spaces
When the pandemic hit, people’s lifestyles took a radical turn. Many are confined to their homes and are left with no other choice but to look for opportunities remotely. Now, children are learning at home through online classes. Additionally, the majority of the workforce are compelled to working at home to protect themselves from the raging dangers of the virus. This has led to the need for new home design styles that offer peace and quiet for both the remote learners and workers.
According to Doug King, president of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and owner of a design-build firm based in St. Petersburg, Florida, homeowners are now trying to create private spaces in their homes. These private spaces are likely to be used even when the pandemic is over since work from home arrangements will probably remain a trend in the coming years. This need to create home offices and private nooks for learners will urge homeowners to find the best home renovation or mortgage loans to finance their remodeling designs.
Outdoor Space
With no other choices but to confine themselves at home, many people have resorted to gardening as their way to while away the time. According to Rated People, around 39% of individuals turned to gardening during the lockdowns. Many people have also claimed that they would only buy homes that have an outdoor space fit for the green thumbs.
Gardens are now among the top priorities of areas in the house that need to be renovated or remodeled. Garden improvements are likely to include the planting of trees, bushes, shrubs, and flowering plants that would increase the aesthetic appearance of the property. Many may also choose to have a vegetable patch to make themselves self-sufficient at any time of the year. If there is one thing that this pandemic has taught us, it is to plant crops even in little spaces in our properties so that we can harvest our own food when the times do not permit us to go to the groceries.
Going Green
Many people now understand the effects of climate change. This 2021 and onward, more households are expected to go green in an effort to help save the environment. Going green means becoming eco-friendly or living in a way that would not hurt the environment. Eco-friendly strategies include using solar panels for energy use in houses, recycling, using renewable energy for heating the homes, using eco-friendly products to clean the homes, changing into eco-friendly shampoos, stopping the use of single-use plastics, and many more.
Using Bigger Tiles
Beautifying the home is becoming a fad this year due partly to the fact that people are now spending more time indoors. To create a more visually appealing home, using large format tiles is becoming a trend. These tiles help to visually expand small spaces, giving the impression of larger rooms.
More Bathroom Spaces
According to the experts at Houzz, 41% of homeowners who renovated their master’s bedrooms have upgraded their bathrooms and turned them into spaces of relaxation. It is because the bathrooms provide an opportunity for quiet times that people are renovating them as part of their private spaces away from any distraction. Aromatherapy showerheads, bathtub fillers, soaking tubs, and soaking showers are among the features that are mostly added to bathroom renovations.
Eye-Catching Backgrounds
In an era where zoom meetings and online conferences are the norms, investing on simple, yet elegant backgrounds is going to become a trend. Classy wallpapers, elegant fabric upholstery, textured finishes on walls, and striking backdrops will become part of this year’s design themes. Renovation contractors will be happy to help every step of the way, and they will gladly help homeowners to spice up their spaces to fit them into their new lifestyles.
The year 2021 will mostly be about wide spaces with a touch of privacy and quiet. Integration of the outdoor space indoors is also the norm as more people see the benefit of having some plants indoors.
