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The shift, which was already underway when the pandemic hit, has accelerated as we all find ourselves spending more time in our homes. It is similar to what’s happening in fashion during the pandemic, he added, where comfort is suddenly in vogue. “People who went to work in suits every day are now buying luxury athleisure,” he said. “It’s the same thing with interiors.”
So not really something new in response to COVID, although I can understand why people are more interested in things that are calm and comforting
I've made some changes on a smaller scale that reflect the increased time we spend at home and esp. the very long hours I'm working from home (working 11 hour days, 6 days a week in a COVID related job)
And I used to say that I bought more house than I needed, which was accurate, but we are very glad for that extra space now. I have room to work on the main floor and my son has taken over the extra bedroom (which was an office/guest room before) to be his remote school classroom
So not really something new in response to COVID, although I can understand why people are more interested in things that are calm and comforting
I've made some changes on a smaller scale that reflect the increased time we spend at home and esp. the very long hours I'm working from home (working 11 hour days, 6 days a week in a COVID related job)
And I used to say that I bought more house than I needed, which was accurate, but we are very glad for that extra space now. I have room to work on the main floor and my son has taken over the extra bedroom (which was an office/guest room before) to be his remote school classroom
Yes, a couple of posters have talked about the luxury of space. This is a good topic.
I’m a home body, so my luxury item hasn’t changed over the last few years. I was never struck by expensive countertops or stainless steel appliances (or whatever), but if I had a choice, I’d go for a heated towel bar and/or heated bathroom floors. I just think it couldn’t get better than that on a cold floor in the winter. Silly, I know, but it doesn’t take much for me to be content.
This NY Times article about evolving design and interior decorating in Manhattan condos to suit the age of COVID and consumer desires is quite fascinating. What do think of more understated surrounds as we are confined to million dollar plus small spaces? Are Hygge and nature-in-the-city the new luxury? Are consumer-accessible DWR type furniture the new wave that will replace custom designs?
I didn't notice (at least in this article) much connection between luxury and Covid.
I was expecting to see work from home spaces, intimate corners where people could isolate themselves from other family members (they otherwise see 24/7) and household action (perhaps important in open space floors), mood lifting colors, relaxation and activities ideas, at home gym, storage solutions etc.
But, hey, million dollar listings have it all, no?
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