Like many of you, my New Year kicked off with excitement, optimism, and hope. At the center of these feelings is the promise of mass vaccinations for our country and my desire to see my family again after more than a year. This excitement is, however, tempered with trepidation and questions about how and when our daily lives will return to “normal.” Or will our lives be forever changed? If so, how does that impact the spaces in which we live?
The amount of time we spent at home changed dramatically last year, and with so many people working from home, it’s no surprise that many companies saw an increase in the sale of home office furniture. Retailer Herman Miller said its home office category increased 300 percent last year while online design store Modsy said storage furniture and accent chairs were among the most popular items their customers purchased in 2020.
So, if 2020 saw an increase in expanding the functionality and comfort of our spaces, what does 2021 hold? Here’s a snapshot of what I gathered from the experts: