“Home is where the heart is”. The house is a total reflection of the personality and the level of liveliness of the person who lives in. Though it seems like just a brick and mortar walls, it is actually not. Home is an embodiment of emotions involved. Every single day of someone’s life is to be carved on its walls. Every corner narrates a different story. To make it a home a lot of personalisation to cater the individual’s taste and preferences has to be prioritised. The way a house is built and maintained should give a feel good greeting for the visitors. In a nutshell a well-built home should encompass the lifestyle, value and every other aspects of the residents.  

 Before diving into the guide the utmost important thing to do is estimation and allocation of capital. Next is deciding on the materials and technology to be used. With the lifestyle changes across the world, there is a drastic change in client's requirements. Post-Covid there is more demand for smart buildings, office floors & furniture selection convenient for collaboration, touchless method of works, more ventilated, outdoor space and completely automated environment. Old school workstations would go off demand and a rise in demand for flexible furniture and virtual appeal. Increased changes in the safety regulations, sustainable friendly materials, high standards, digital transformation of the company are some of the hurdles witnessed by the construction industry. The future of the sector is going to be completely automated technology-driven to be more efficient and deliver quality service. Minimalism and Sustainability are going to be the new normal with a change in Building Management System.

With a change in lifestyle of people, there are a lot of changes in choosing a house design. The need of the hour brings in to make the most out of the living space. Even the rooms left untouched for years are now being put to use.

TRENDS IN ARCHITECTURE

There is a shift in the lifestyle from a greater social to forced isolation. So that requires a social presence within the living space. Now that home has become the space for working as well as schooling, it demands a construction with more of natural materials and outdoor space (open terrace kitchen, kitchen garden, outdoor fire, patio, natural view from window, backyard, more water resource, etc.,).  involved houses would be back in trend. But it also has to be of less maintenance with more aesthetics which reflects their state of living. A luxury not expensive but subtle and elegant. Sustainable with more natural materials. It has to be a multifunctional space for work, collaboration and family time.

INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS

Warm colours, earthen floors, textured fabrics, plants and greens everywhere in the house is the growing lifestyle of people. Common gathering places at home like the kitchen, living room, balconies, outdoor terrace, sit-outs, gardens as well as merging outdoors to indoors will be incorporated in the planning phase itself. Any size of the house would demand a neat mental space, study corner, work area, etc., and yet find its balance. Designers include more natural light income to make it livelier.

FURNITURE SELECTION

It is now either a classic contemporary or natural organic material. Precisely the contemporary mostly consists of vintage furniture with a retro touch in it. Natural organic would be a blend of natural elements like metals along with raw wood. Another focal point would be sophisticated and luxurious since most of the day is spent at home. Flexible furniture for the better virtual experience of work from home and school from home.

HOME DECORS IDEAS

Rustic furniture, textiles, local handmade products or artisan-made to add a soothing ambience to the indoor will take up the forefront. Infusing vibrant incense will uplift the mood of the space. Brass, copper, glass, earthen crafts will be used as the decors. Whereas light wood, soft fabrics, more greeneries will make the living space a comfort zone.

TECHNOLOGY - IOT

Automation in every aspect of the house will be high in demand. From security system in the gate, lighting outside and inside, AI based kitchen, Music, TV, temperature change, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, remote-controlled garage, till utility in the household will be done in the fingertips. Good internet and a normal smartphone would do wonders from anywhere. Collaborations with physical access to the site have gone down rather mobile application access to the worksite brings in more advantages for both clients and the company.

What we can do?

House Designs India is adapting to the new normal which demands adapting to new technologies, customization options, new projects with sustainability, contemporary classics and easy accessibility. We are also providing solutions based on the design thinking concept on the basis of a Dry-run process. A proactive team with quick learning youngsters are working at the backend to make the client's dream house come true. Thriving through the setbacks is no more a challenge for construction companies. With all the analytics and witness in the changing environment, there is also a drastic adaptation in the sector. We grow along with the competitors now.