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2020 will go down in the history as the year of coronavirus\u00a0pandemic<\/mark>. It has impacted the way we function, exist, or simply live our lives. The growing use of the virtual medium, spending time indoors, maintaining a social distance even with your close friends, etc. are some of the changes in the social fabric. All these changes reflect on the workings of different businesses as well. Could it be that the interior design\u00a0services<\/mark>\u00a0remained unaffected by the whole\u00a0covid<\/mark>\u00a0madness? Of course not! The\u00a0pandemic<\/mark>\u00a0has affected the\u00a0interior design<\/mark> industry significantly and the footprints of its effect will be visible in the times to come.<\/div>\n
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[vc_custom_heading text=”The Economic Slowdown” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

The impact of the\u00a0pandemic<\/mark> can be seen in the design industry. One obvious impact relates to the\u00a0lockdown<\/mark>\u00a0caused due to\u00a0covid<\/mark>. \u00a0Interior designing is an on-field job, experienced a halt because of the lockdown<\/mark>. The\u00a0lockdown<\/mark> has led to a slowdown in the economy which insists that people stick to a tight budget. Things may or may not get better anytime soon.<\/p>\n

As a precautionary measure, people are spending money only on their necessities.\u00a0Interior design<\/mark> being a luxury has taken a back seat for a while. In a survey conducted by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)<\/a>, 70% of the respondents expressed high levels of anxiety and concern with respect to the future of interior design.<\/p>\n

\"CovidThe concern and anxiety of the\u00a0interior designers<\/mark> are genuine considering the situation that we are in. A survey conducted by National Kitchen+Bath Association in early 2020 shows that 77% of its members reported cancellation\/postponement of their projects. The only redeeming feature in this whole situation is that most of the clients have postponed their prospects of designing their home and only a few have canceled their bookings altogether. This gives a hope that in the post-covid<\/mark>\u00a0situation when the economy has risen back,\u00a0interior design<\/mark>\u00a0will resurrect to its true renown.<\/p>\n

[vc_custom_heading text=”Times and Trends Go Hand in Hand?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

The interior design<\/mark> industry keeps evolving with respect to the trends and circumstances that brew up in the world. The\u00a0pandemic<\/mark>\u00a0has altered the\u00a0functionality<\/mark>\u00a0of the\u00a0design firms<\/mark>. The most obvious alteration is the increased use of the virtual medium. From the looks of it, these alterations will continue to exist even in the post-pandemic<\/mark>\u00a0world.<\/p>\n

\"interiorNot only has the\u00a0functionality<\/mark> altered, but the emerging trends are also based on the experiences that people are having in times of\u00a0covid<\/mark>.\u00a0Coronavirus<\/mark> has significantly impacted and modified our vision and ways of life. Designing the home is one area where the new vision and modifications are beginning to surface.<\/p>\n

[vc_custom_heading text=”8 Ways Covid-19 Has Changed The Future of Interior Design” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

Let us have a look at all the ways in which the\u00a0future of\u00a0interior design<\/mark>\u00a0is bound to be influenced by our experiences with the\u00a0pandemic<\/mark>.<\/p>\n

[vc_custom_heading text=”1. E-Design and Virtual Design is the New Normal” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

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While the coronavirus\u00a0pandemic<\/mark>\u00a0led to the\u00a0shutdown<\/mark> of various small and big businesses, many businesses adapted to the situation by using the virtual mode.\u00a0Interior design\u00a0service<\/mark>\u00a0is one such field which escaped a complete\u00a0shutdown<\/mark>\u00a0by adapting itself to the needs of the present climate.\u00a0Interior designers<\/mark><\/a>\u00a0have begun taking virtual tours to the places that their clients want a design for. The consultations and meetings take place over\u00a0zoom<\/mark>\u00a0calls and deals are cracked.<\/p>\n

In addition to that, e-design and virtual design as phenomenons are on the rise. E design is the facility that allows people to create virtual designs for their dream home using different softwares and apps. Foyr Neo is one such\u00a0interior design<\/mark> software<\/a> that allows you to plan, create and render 2D and 3D spaces in under 10 minutes- all from a browser. \u00a0It not only allows people to customize the perfect design of their liking but also saves them a lot of money.<\/p>\n

See also – How to Design Your Virtual Office During COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n

[vc_custom_heading text=”2. Home Has Become More Important Than Ever” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

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The\u00a0pandemic<\/mark> considerably minimized\u00a0outdoor living<\/mark>\u00a0by forcing us to stay inside the home. Home has acquired unprecedented importance by being the only safe sanctuary against the virus. With the increase in the time spent at home, it has been observed that people are becoming more particular about their\u00a0home design<\/mark>. They are paying attention to the minutest details and design flaws in their home which were ignored earlier.<\/p>\n

This calls for convenient ways to redo the\u00a0home design<\/mark> with the intention of making it the ideal place to live. One can use e design software like Foyr Neo, Planner 5D, Blender, etc. to design their home. These interior design software<\/a> are not only easy to use but are also cost-effective. It is a matter of just a few clicks and voila! your perfect home design<\/mark>\u00a0is ready.<\/p>\n

[vc_custom_heading text=”3. Home Office is the Norm” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

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Work from home has become the new norm in 2020. It calls for\u00a0separate spaces<\/mark>\u00a0for different chores so that office work can be done with minimum disturbance. In the absence of the actual\u00a0office space<\/mark>, people are beginning to create an exclusive\u00a0workspace<\/mark>\u00a0for themselves in their homes. The idea is to separate the\u00a0living space<\/mark>\u00a0from the\u00a0workspace<\/mark>. In no time, having a\u00a0home office<\/mark>\u00a0will become as normal and common as having a kitchen in the house.<\/p>\n

Software like Homestyler, Revit, Foyr Neo, etc. can work really well in designing a workspace in the setup of home<\/a>. One can create\u00a0floorplans<\/mark>\u00a0and virtual designs suitable to their needs in a very short time span. These software offer a variety of\u00a0office furniture<\/mark> to choose from. Foyr Neo, in particular, serves as the one-stop address for all your\u00a0home-office<\/mark>\u00a0design needs.<\/p>\n

[vc_custom_heading text=”4. Sound Proofing is the Need of the Hour” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

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With everything happening inside the home, be it gym, office work, celebration, and everything, soundproofing becomes more important than ever. It becomes important to create separate spaces<\/mark>\u00a0for each activity and it is all the more important that the noise of all these different spaces does not disturb each other. Soundproofing is the way to reduce noise and sound pressure in an enclosed space.<\/p>\n

Soft materials like foam are most commonly used to soundproof a home or office. Soundproofing does not have to compromise on the design and looks of the house. It should be such that it complements the overall look of the\u00a0interior design<\/mark>. This growing need has been realized by both customers and retailers<\/mark> of\u00a0interior design<\/mark>\u00a0which makes it an important component in the\u00a0future of\u00a0interior design<\/mark>.<\/p>\n

See also – Office Interior Design Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n

[vc_custom_heading text=”5. Inclusion of Open Spaces” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

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Just like the home office<\/mark> is finding its way into each household, the same is the case with open spaces. Having open spaces inside the house allows you to breathe better and live better. If being locked inside the four walls of the home has taught us anything, it is that we should have such a home design<\/span><\/span>\u00a0which can satiate all our needs. In the memory of\u00a0outdoor spaces<\/mark>, people are beginning to create open spaces inside their houses to have access to\u00a0natural light<\/mark>\u00a0and freshness.<\/p>\n

It is an attempt to make living inside the home as enriching as possible. Special importance is being given to design seating arrangements in the balconies, backyards, and rooftops. One can easily create open floor plans using the Foyr Neo<\/a>. It offers a catalog of over 50, 000 render-ready items to choose from. One can select the kind of furniture which would give their open space the desired look.<\/p>\n

[vc_custom_heading text=”6. Bright and Vibrant Hues are the New Vogue” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

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Spending so much time at home during the\u00a0lockdown<\/mark>\u00a0has made people, specially\u00a0design professionals<\/mark>, realize that the current interior design trends<\/a>, with whites and light pastels as the most accepted wall colours, are boring. These colours were suitable for the pre-corona times when one used to come home in search of peace and comfort. Now, when most of our day is spent inside the house, we need to prepare our homes for all our needs, including the fun and excitement part.<\/p>\n

Our expeditions to the\u00a0outdoor spaces<\/mark> are limited these days. So, our home needs to be such that it lifts up our mood and has a lively appeal.\u00a0Design professionals<\/mark>\u00a0have reported that their customers these days are asking for different colour schemes for different rooms. Bright and vibrant hues for\u00a0living rooms<\/mark>\u00a0are in demand because these colours add to the liveliness of the house. While deciding which colour to choose for your\u00a0new home<\/mark>, one can use Ivy, the design management and mood board tool by Houzz. It offers an extensive colour palette to choose from, making interior designing easier than ever.<\/p>\n

[vc_custom_heading text=”7. Greenery” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”]<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Greenery\"<\/p>\n

Inclusion of\u00a0greenery<\/mark> in the space of a home is an important requirement that we have realized because of covid<\/mark>. With no access to parks and gardens during the\u00a0lockdown<\/mark> period, people realized the importance and impact of\u00a0greenery<\/mark>\u00a0in their lives. There is no denying that\u00a0coronavirus<\/mark> is doing more harm to mental health than it is doing to physical health. Even those who have not been infected by the virus live in the fear of infection.<\/p>\n

The paranoia and the need to maintain social distance are taking a toll on people’s mental health. In such a situation, it becomes important to add those elements in the house which creates a relaxing atmosphere. We need to create an environment that lifts up the mood. What better option than greenery<\/mark>\u00a0to do this job!\u00a0Greenery<\/mark>\u00a0not only decreases carbon dioxide levels in the house but is also soothing to the eyes. It adds a distinct freshness to the house and stimulates our senses. Elements that can give space to\u00a0greenery<\/mark>\u00a0inside our home are:<\/p>\n