Post-pandemic homes: trends that are here to stay

Post-pandemic homes – Due to quarantine, the home became a place for work, studies, rest and leisure. So to achieve this, some changes had to be made. Just to give you an idea, around 60% of people have made changes to their homes since the beginning of social distancing.

Many tasks, previously carried out outside the home, had to be adapted to this new lifestyle. Home office has become a word that is now part of the daily lives of many Brazilians. As a result, the houses had to be reorganized in order to meet all daily needs. Thus, new functional spaces were created that are here to stay even post-pandemic.

Furthermore, the appreciation of home and home environments has reached another level, becoming much more than just a place to sleep. Check out the spaces that emerged during this quarantine and made homes much more functional!

Home Office – Post-pandemic homes

First of all, work could not be left aside during this period, and that is why many companies made their services home office. Therefore, from a corner of the bedroom or living room, improvised offices emerged.

And this is something that must be carried out even post-pandemic, because home office, that is, remote work, is a trend that should also continue. This market even existed before the pandemic, it was just little explored. Now, companies have seen that there are a series of advantages in this type of work. Along with this, having an office or workplace at home will become essential.

Even for those who don’t work remotely, having this space can be very useful for specific weeks. When you need to finish something at home, or do something at work on the weekend, for example.

See also our special on Home Office Decoration: 4 tips for organizing your office and lots of inspirational images!

Chalkboard Wall

Another very cool tip with a creative touch, for post-pandemic homes, is the Chalkboard Wall. There you can make drawings, post notes and also leave messages. Click on the article and see how to make yours, as well as many inspiring photos of different rooms decorated with Chalkboard Walls.

Entrance hall

The first thing before entering the house is to take off your shoes, rub alcohol gel on your hands, and take off your masks. This ritual, which was established for hygiene reasons, made the entrance hall much more valued. Something that many houses don’t even have anymore.

Therefore, having a corner or piece of furniture that allows you to place used masks and shoes as soon as you enter the house has gained importance. Furthermore, as it is the first view you see when entering your home, having this corner decorated makes the experience more welcoming. And it becomes more inviting even to receive guests.

Balconies and backyards – Post-pandemic homes

Leisure refuges during this quarantine, balconies and backyards allow you to take a breather and see the sky. They also bring a sense of freedom that was diminished by the quarantine.

In any case, they are true spaces of rest. Which made many people give these places a special and cozy touch. Whether placing plants, comfortable chairs or stools, taking care of the appearance of the balcony and backyards has become a priority.

Exercises

For lovers of sports and physical activities, quarantine may be even more difficult. So, in order not to stop completely, some exercises continued to be done at home. Furthermore, with the rise of apps with exercise classes that use only body strength, this has become a way to stay active.

Therefore, places to exercise and de-stress were very popular in homes. Some created spaces for leisure, others for yoga and even improvised gyms. People bought machines, exercise mats, skipping ropes and more. Adapting a corner of the house for that moment.

They are also discovering new habits, such as the benefits of cycling, a practice that is safer than gyms at the moment, and which, in addition to combating a sedentary lifestyle, helps with muscle and bone strengthening and even improves immunity, among other advantages.

Children

Many parents had to make do for 30 years with their children at home! So, to avoid being locked in their rooms, play and study corners were created to stimulate children more. Inside the bedroom or not, these spaces look like a home office for the little ones.

When studying, at a desk adapted for the children to do their homework and study. And in another corner you can play with your toys and have your leisure time.

Post-pandemic

Our way of living and living has definitely changed. Therefore, many of these adjustments made now could become fixed spaces in the design of future homes. After all, having a multifunctional home becomes a solution to solve everything we need.

Finally, whether to study, work, play, meditate or just relax, new spaces suitable for these activities change our productivity at home. Furthermore, with the forecast of a new remote work market, for people who enjoy this new way of providing services, a smart home becomes essential.

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And you, have you made any changes to your home during this quarantine? So, comment below and don’t forget to check out our blog Fashion Bubbles with news every week!