If we learned nothing else in a year as unpredictable as 2020, it’s that we should take predictions with a grain of salt and that being able to adapt is an important skill for anyone. Still, the events of this year are likely to have a lasting effect, including in home design.
Houzz compiled a list of home design predictions that are likely to surface in 2021. Many of these trends show how homeowners have adapted to changing needs during the pandemic, such as dedicated, task-specific work areas.
Houzz based its predictions on data and photos gleaned from its website, and interviews with home design professionals. Click through the following slides to see what they discovered.
Houzz found examples of homeowners breaking away from the kitchen "work triangle," an efficient work area between the refrigerator, sink and stove. Instead, they're creating dedicated areas for baking, prep work, or homework setups for homeschool. Swing-arm sconces add task lighting as well sculptural elements, according to the site.
(Photo: Danny Raustadt, Dreamstime)
Danielle Andrus was previously the managing editor for Colorado Builder, and is currently Editor for the Journal of Financial Planning.