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Home renovation during covid has been one of the main go-to occupations for residents stuck in their homes. Here, we cover the most popular home improvement trends that we’ve seen and supplied.
1. The Home Office
The number one trend we’ve observed is the home office. Many people who have said they will not be going back into the office in the long term have built office rooms in their gardens to get away from the main house and its distractions during the working day. This, in turn, has left the original indoor study spaces vacant, as devices and office essentials move outdoors. Residents make the most of these spaces that have been vacated indoors, often by creating extra lounging areas or creative zones in the home.
2. Home extensions
Next up, we have found that home extensions are becoming more and more frequent. Again, due to covid keeping us all in our homes, the need to create more space to live in has been at the forefront of our minds. We are loving the extension photographed below; with the fantastic flush casement windows and doors and classic coving.
3. Garages
Another of the latest home renovation trends is a garage conversion. With leisure and entertainment being closed in the last few months, many homeowners have converted their garages into gyms, bars, cinemas and studios.
4. Loft conversions
People that don’t have much garden space for extensions may go for the loft conversion project. These are a great way of adding another bedroom or some more storage space to the property and is said to add up to 20% to the value of a home.
5. Refurbishments
Having a little more time on our hands while being at home has made us aware of the need for improvement in some areas. Whether it’s a bit of chipped paint, a run-down patio, or some rotting wooden windows – most people have found fault somewhere. Some chose to change the glazing in their houses as having new windows fitted can change the whole look of the property. Others want to change the whole frontage of their homes, using cladding or paint. We have also noticed that many homeowners have been improving their gardens, especially outdoor eating areas, by installing decking and outdoor kitchens. We really liked the refurbishment project photographed below, with our Fortex cladding, fascias, soffits and Liniar windows.
What’s your next project?
The home improvements market has rocketed over the last few months. Homeowners are clearly making more of an effort to neaten up their properties and create larger living spaces – making them more enjoyable to live in. People have also had more time to put their home renovation ideas to practice, giving them a project to occupy them during lockdown periods.