How Homes Have Changed During 2020 and Lockdowns

Many people know that the pandemic of Covid-19 has changed the landscape of the world in ways that we never thought possible. People are staying at home more, socially distancing, working remotely, and using an awful lot of hand sanitiser. One way that many people may not have realised is how things have changed in our own homes.

Lockdown and the pandemic have fundamentally changed the way we live. From something as simple as the materials we use in our homes to the design of our living spaces, there’s little doubt that the way the world has been in the last year or so has changed and will likely continue to do so as the world adapts to it. Getting a custom home built by a leading home builder is something that more and more people will look towards as the times change.

 

Choosing Different Materials and Making Homes Smart

It was once a priority to have the best aesthetic or perhaps a matching material, new homes have changed. People are now looking at more health and safety measures when designing homes, especially with antimicrobial materials. You’ll often now see copper, brass, or bronze handles, materials that can kill harmful microbes rapidly with natural antimicrobial properties.  

 Another way that people are keeping from preventing touching and spread of microbes is by adopting Smart technology. Hands-free products like thermostats and lights, or even voice-controlled smart devices lend to people not needing to keep their hands on things around the house.

 

Multiple-Use Spaces

With the way that people have been pushed to and asked to work from home, developing multiple-use spaces in homes has been more key than ever. If a family has two working adults in it, as well as kids, and everyone is on lockdown, there’s going to need to be a bit of space. Each adult will likely need an office, being pushed into bedrooms or lounges and living areas.

The same goes for keeping fit and healthy as many people have started putting gym equipment in their homes, whether it’s in the garage, the living room or just outside in your very own garden. The shift from open plan has moved more towards traditional layouts with rooms and doors to provide more privacy, creating safe spaces for members of the family.

 

Gardens and Outdoor Living

Another trick to looking after your mental health is to be able to get some sun and tread outdoors. This can be risky in certain areas and perhaps people with underlying conditions may not want to venture out all the time. This is where people have decided to give their backyards a bit of character which can encourage people to spend more time outside.

Outdoor living areas are being added into homes and being developed with a secluded bit of privacy out in the open as a priority for families. People have been enjoying barbecues, swimming pools, and hammocks more and more over the last year.

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