In the future, we may still look for an open kitchen, but we’ll want to balance that shared space with private rooms we can retreat to. A separate den, kids’ playroom, and home office will be high on wishlists in 2021. No matter if we need a private home office away from the kids or a small desk on the side of the living room, we’ll be keeping an at-home workspace in mind in the future. In the years to come, we’ll be considering the design of our outdoor spaces just as carefully as the decor indoors. Comfortable (and durable) patio furniture and easy-to-maintain landscaping ideas just moved higher up on our priority lists. RELATED: Can Air Purifiers Help Combat COVID-19 and Other Viruses? Experts Weigh In
For example, our kitchen countertops will need to be both easy-to-clean and durable enough to handle disinfecting products. We also predict washable rugs will see a spike in popularity.