There is no denying that this year we have all spent far more time in our homes than we have previously, and this means that some of us have developed a new appreciation for our space while others have realised what’s lacking.
A survey for Yale Retail UK recently found that 58 per cent of Brits have developed a new fondness for their homes, the Sun reported.
The research also found that we are spending an average of an extra eight hours a day at our abodes, compared to before the pandemic. It also highlighted what features people believe make a house a home.
At the top of this list was sleeping in your own bed, followed by family photos and having a fridge full of food.
In fifth place was a garden, in seventh was plants and in ninth place was natural light, all of which can be combined to great effect when you have luxury orangeries or conservatories at your home.
These rooms are ideal for letting in plenty of light and are a great way to bridge the divide between your home and your garden, particularly in the colder months of the year when you’re less likely to want to have windows and doors open.
As the Boston Standard recently reported, many of us have been splashing out on upgrades to our homes, with this set to continue into 2021.
In fact, two-thirds of British homeowners revealed they had hired or intend to hire skilled tradespeople to carry out upgrades on their properties, spending an average of £1,687. 51 per cent of those questioned by HomeServe for the survey added that they expect to spend as much if not more in 2021 and 2022 as well.