- By Element Cabinet Design
- In COVID-19, Remodeling, Renovation
- Tags COVID-19, Remodeling
Positive Remodeling Trends for COVID-19
Corona Virus 2020 has changed the way we have been living in many ways. Most likely, your house has become the hotspot of endless activity, and so, the expectations from your home have also increased.
Accordingly, the remodeling trends have changed. Some of the conditions that have emerged from the COVID-19 situation point at making the house more conducive to comfortable living. Also, the arrangements for work from home form the part of the remodeling process.
Designing the balconies
Nature and people have been separated apart due to the requirement of staying at home for more extended periods. The balconies offer the only respite while staying locked at homes. Thus, there is a natural surge in demand for redesigning balconies. Use of suspended swings, placing some flower pots, and redecorating the terraces with some furniture makes the list of remodeling ideas. The idea is to bring nature home and to have a place for chilling out when the break from work is needed.
Making places more storage-efficient
There is a growing need to assign a separate space for working in the homes. Thus, workstations that allow concentrating, and eventually delivering the same productivity which office environment enabled have become the focus of remodeling. Transitioning from work to home for work due to COVID-19, the maintenance of files and records also need additional space for safe storage. Changes in cabinetry are emerging, which leads to more organization is the trend worth following.
Use of elements that promote mental and physical health
Your home is now being asked to do more work than it was asked to perform before COVID-19. Apart from providing safety, living spaces need to create situations to foster positivity in mind and maintain good health. There is an increase in demand for appliance upgradations and ambiance enhancers like diffusers, humidifiers, etc. The house owners are paying attention to ventilation improvement tasks also. Home gyms are a new trend catching up with the health-conscious people. There is even a current national shortage of free weights if you look into it.
The remodeling experts are looking at smarter ways to improve houses to cope with the situation that people live together almost 24 hours of the day. So, coffee tables with cabinets, multi-functional sofa beds, and the use of multi-utility furniture are taking center stage to allow accommodation without comprising on relaxation quotient of the space.
Lighting to improve positive feel
Bringing in more tables to accommodate at-home study and work from home requirements is not going to be enough. There is a need to create a cheerful ambiance suitable for people sharing the space as well. The lighting plays an essential role in improving the interiors’ feel. Sufficient lights to make reading using online resources have become a necessity rather than an up-gradation material.
If you are thinking about remodeling your space – do get in touch or stop by our design center today!
