How Covid Transformed Interior Design Trends
Covid lockdown confined us to our homes for more than a year, and naturally, there were some changes. People started to work from home full-time, attending school from home, and cooking regularly for their families. This lifestyle change brought about a shift in interior design trends that have altered the way we look at our homes.
For most of us, it was the first time we were spending days inside the house, bringing to light spaces that weren’t functional and needed improvement. While making the space more ‘personal,’ we have impacted the home design industry and affected the trends.
Changes in Interior Design Trends After Covid
From changing the layout of homes to renovating spaces to add a personal touch, here are 5 common transformations that we have noticed since Covid:
Home Offices Have a Purpose Now
The adjustment from professional life to the home environment was difficult. People had a hard time for a while before realizing how important it was to separate office hours from family time.
Therefore, they have invested money and efforts into redesigning home offices so they can leave work at the end of the day. One room is helping them keep their work-life balance.
Dedicated Creative Storage Around the House
Once people started spending more time inside the house, they had to tidy up after their kids and younger family members more often. From school-related material to toys, everything would be migrating from one room to another, which would take up a lot of office time.
A simple solution we noticed was the use of creative storage spaces like low-level units integrated with furniture around the house. The idea is unique and functional, so we hope to see more of this trend in the future.
Redesigning Kitchens for Family Dinners
A major change in the interior design trends was the reinvention of kitchen space. Before Covid, kitchens were filled with family and friends only during weekends and holidays. However, now everyone living in the house gathers at the dining table at least once a day.
This has affected kitchen design trends and popularized the use of spacey open kitchens with built-in seating. Now families can use their kitchen for dinners, entertainment, and kids’ school Zoom calls.
Home Gyms for Regular Exercise
Some people had a dedicated space for workouts before, but after Covid, this trend has escalated. As part of the new design trends, we saw more people opting for customized home gym spaces. Virtual training sessions and group sessions with friends are possible now using a big flat screen in the home gym with high-quality speakers.
Fitness enthusiasts weren’t the only people looking for personalized home gyms. Those who wanted a break from their office hours also changed their home interiors to add a new workout space.
Optimizing home space for functionality and productivity has positively affected everyone’s lifestyle and mindset. Although we aren’t in the same strict lockdown situation anymore, these interior design trends are here to stay for a long time. If you are ready to bring about this change in your home, too, hire an interior designer to guide you through the process.