The Millstone Times March 2021

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Top Home Improvement Trends 2021 By, Surabhi Ashok

The home improvement mar- ket has never been as bus- tling as it has been over the recent months of Covid-19. According to Businesswire, a Consumer Specialists Survey conducted on 600 homeown- ers in June of 2020 published that 57% of those homeown- ers made home improvements during the beginning months of quarantine. This trend is still seen almost a year later. This surge in home improve-

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ment activity can be attributed to the increase of time one spends at home. Due to self-isolation, many homeowners not only have more time to divulge in these activities, but have come to realize the projects that need to be done. One of the top home improvement trends continued in 2021 is home offic- es. Due to safety concerns, many people have been working from home. Ac- cording to Zillow, “about two-thirds of Zillow survey respondents say they’re working from a room that’s not a dedicated home office.” Creating a desig- nated space allows people to separate their work and home environments and concentrate away from their families. The “Zoom Room” has also gained traction. A zoom room is an area dedicated to video conferences. This room would contain an aesthetic and plain background and be removed from the noisy parts of the house. According to Realtor.com, many homeowners and buyers are turning their attention towards backyard-related improvements as well. This stems from the desire to spend more time outside after being confined in houses for months. It also comes from the fact that meeting with limited people outdoors is safer than meeting with them indoors. The immense number of standing heaters for porches and patios that are being sold, for example, reveal this trend. Another top improvement trend in 2021 is the home gym. Most fitness cen- ters have been closed in order to slow the spread of the virus. Some people have continued to work out in the safety of their own homes. Research and Markets says that over the lockdown, the sale of fitness equipment like exer- cise bikes and treadmills grew 170%. The widespread inclination as of 2021 for interior design has been simple and clean, with a focus on open floors, light paint colors, and less items. A simplistic and cozy decor is what a lot of families are gravitating to. According to Realtor.com, things like throw blankets, candles, and houseplants are very common to see now. Ultimately, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a home improvement trend that many Americans scramble to keep up with this year. Source: • https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200723005099/en/Home-Improvement-Activi- ty-Increases-During-COVID-19 • http://zillow.mediaroom.com/2020-05-28-Office-Space-Tops-the-Wishlist-for-Potential- Home-Shoppers • https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/pandemic-related-home-trends-arent-going-anywhere/ • https://www.researchandmarkets.com/issues/fitness-equipment-grows-170pct?utm_source=- dynamic&utm_medium=BW&utm_code=m6djfc&utm_campaign=1386770+-+Fitness+Equipment+- Sales+Grow+by+170%25+During+Coronavirus+Lockdown&utm_exec=- joca220bwd

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