Past pandemics radically changed home design. Easy-to-disinfect subway tiles became a kitchen mainstay, half-bathrooms became commonplace and screened-in porches that were once for the sick, were transformed into backyard oases.
Although we’re far from the end of the coronavirus, home design experts are already predicting a shift toward health-conscious home design. Features such as antimicrobial materials, no-touch fixtures and hospital-grade air purifiers, and additional bathrooms could all become the norm to make our homes a formidable fortress against a future viral threat.
Here’s what could be on your buyers’ future must-have list:
Mudrooms - a space between the front door and the house, or from the garage into the house provides an ideal spot to remove shoes, hang up jackets, and put on sanitizer before stepping inside.
Additional Bathrooms - future homebuyers may be looking for one bathroom for every bedroom so if a family member falls sick, they can have their own bathroom.
Bidet Toilets - home designers expect bidets to stick around since they reduce the need for toilet paper and are considered a more hygienic way to clean.
Antimicrobial or touch-free fixtures - home designers expect future buyers to favor copper or ceramic over stainless stell due to their antibacterial properties. If the kitchen is all stainless steel, a touch-free faucet may be the best alternate option.
Home offices - with more people working from home, having a dedicated room, or converting a space such as a kitchen nook, to use as a home office may become more popular. Key features of the space will include good lighting, storage, comfort and function.
Cutting-edge air filtration systems - adding an air filtration system to the HVAC unit or investing in air purifiers for the home may become more of a top priority for homebuyers and owners.
Full article by Marian McPherson, Inman.com
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