For several months, we have observed very significant changes in our lifestyle habits. This period is shaking up and disrupting our ways of being and doing. We did not know how accustomed we were to our daily routine " pre-pandemic " . Circumstances are forcing us to do what is necessary to adapt to what is probably and now our new ways of living with and in society.
Our living spaces and decors have, as a result, undergone some unexpected changes. However! We have taken a new look at our homes and realized that they have so much potential. It is thus, in this era of change, that we have brought more love to our small or large nests. With a touch of positivity and courage, we have taken the bull by the horns (or hammer and paintbrush...) to optimize our living spaces, and for many of us, set up an office at home.
THE EVOLUTION OF HOME-DECORATION TRENDS
According to data indexed by the firm Brandwatch Consumer Research , we have definitely been looking to improve our interiors to make them cozier. The results of their studies show a significant spike in Google searches for DIY and decoration in addition to a significant amount of mentions of gardening, houseplants and home organization.
Unsurprisingly, happiness is also found in the makeover of the bedroom, our haven of peace even more loved during the pandemic, whether it is to redecorate it or to make this space co-function as a bedroom and a place to telework.
OPTIMIZE YOUR OFFICE DESIGN FOR TELEWORKING
We have now fully embraced the idea of teleworking. But is this space optimal as a whole? Review with us the important elements to consider for a place that is most conducive to comfort, well-being, concentration and efficiency.
Compartmentalize your workspace by segmenting the personal and professional aspect of your living space. Our recommendation is to plan storage spaces for your work tools in order to be able to deploy them and then put them away once the work day is over. That said, if remodeling a room in the house into a permanent office is not an option.
Ergonomics and mobility are important elements for the comfort of teleworking. A good work chair and a keyboard at the right height will make all the difference. And if you are lucky enough to have a telescopic desk, you will be able to vary the positions and thus stretch your muscles which can become numb after a few hours of concentration.
Brightness is more than important to liven up your work environment. It is recommended to place your desk near a window to let the natural light keep you alert. And then, in winter, we all need vitamin D and light therapy!
Adding natural elements to your space can greatly make it more pleasant. Biophilia is a subject that is not talked about much. But, it is said that surrounding yourself with living beings like plants or wood, can have a direct effect on our way of life and on our perception of our environment.
THE PLANNING OF POST-PANDEMIC WORKSPACES
Architects and designers agree that several " pandemic-friendly " design trends have and will have a significant impact on how companies adapt the layout of workspaces post-pandemic. Some companies have had to allow telework and adapt their spaces due to a lack of employees on site. It is said that after the pandemic, this will still be the case in addition to making offices accessible when necessary. With reduced spaces, workers will possibly lose their assigned spaces but, keep their personal belongings in lockers, then when they show up at their employer's, take a previously reserved desk. A concept also known as hotelling . There will therefore always be a need to have an office corner at home, optimal in its comfort and ergonomics.
OTHER ROOMS IN THE HOUSE
It is said that since the lockdown, requests for renovations have exploded and not just for the office area. There is a craze for the renovation of kitchens, living rooms and bathrooms.
Could it be due to travel restrictions or sun destinations? We are almost certain. The budget allocated to it ended up in renovations and redecoration of one or more rooms according to each of our wallets.
Light, soft and comforting colors, we now have decors with multiple assets. They are refined, accessible and functional. In addition, the " Covid " decoration trends have adjusted to make our homes a cocoon lined with a comforting and protective rampart. It was also necessary to refunctionalize our rooms to assign each one its role. The centerpieces of the habitat have once again become the landmarks aimed at resocializing the family.
