Bathrooms today look and perform differently and better than even those designed or built in the last few years. Since the pandemic began, many things have changed. From the way we value hand sanitizer and toilet paper to the way we speak. New phrases like “social distancing” and rarely spoken words like “quarantine” have become a new normal for our vocabulary. It’s clear to see the way we live, work, and play has drastically changed. Whether it has been adding a mask to your daily attire, fewer tables in restaurants, working remotely, or a sparse Tiger Stadium on Saturday nights, life outside of your home isn’t the only thing evolving. 

The way you are using your home is also changing. Because of the different needs we have today, certain adaptations need to be made. Here are 5 home renovation design trends that Covid has inspired. 

Kitchen Functionality

While the kitchen has long been considered the focal point of the home, especially in south Louisiana, with more time spent at home and less time spent in restaurants, the kitchen is an increasingly busy part of your house. While your pre-pandemic kitchen may have been sufficient for the way you used it then, you may find it lacking in some areas now. Your designer can suggest many updates and upgrades, not only for cooking but the many other activities that your kitchen now performs like homework, conference calls, virtual family reunions, and more.

Creating Boundaries Within a Room

We are doing more at home than ever before. Not only are people staying in more than in the past, but work and school are also being performed remotely. Turning a den, a space in the kitchen, into an office or study area doesn’t require an addition or major remodeling. Glass walls and other interior design techniques can transform a space into a private, conducive area for work or school. 

Touch-Free Appliances and Fixtures

With the proliferation of smart devices and WiFi-enabled appliances, it’s never been easier to manage your kitchen from near or far while limiting the number of things that you need to touch. Sharp has an oven that can be connected to an Amazon Alexa to open the door, and kitchen faucets can be controlled with the wave of a hand.

Optimized Home Storage and Organization

With more happening at home than ever before, you have more things to store and organize. Updated cabinetry, upgraded drawers, enhanced counter space, and more design concepts can make it easier than ever to keep everything straight and neat.

Cozy Style Options

You want the places where you spend the most time to warm, inviting, and cozy. There are specific materials, textures, lighting, tones, and colors that can evoke a relaxing atmosphere. Matte finishes and dark woods provide an ideal environment in a den or study.

For over 40 years, the expert team of designers and carpenters at Acadian House Design and Renovation have been helping Baton Rouge area homeowners create the spaces of their dreams. If you need to make some changes to your home to accommodate new working or living conditions, or if it’s just time for an update or an upgrade, Acadian House is here to help.