Wellness design was a strong and growing trend before Covid-19 reached our shores early last year, but it has exploded in popularity as the virus increased awareness of the links between home and health. Here are six key wellness design trend predictions for 2021 from leading design professionals and industry watchers:
Indoor Air Quality Takes Priority
With growing attention to indoor air quality, nontoxic design materials are trending.
Nature Comes Home
Bringing nature indoors and optimizing nature views are strong 2021 wellness design trends.
Lighting Sees Improvements
Better lighting, including circadian systems, are trending in 2021 for residential wellness.
Noise Reduction Gets Prioritized
As noise reduction gains importance with pandemic-driven, multi-tasking homes, quiet appliances will continue to trend.
Smart Home Technology Supports Wellness
Hands-free technology has been surging in popularity with germ reduction being prioritized.
Fitness Gets Home Space
Fitness gear of all kinds and fitness spaces at home have trended since the pandemic began last year.