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“Home design is increasingly focused
on creating more defined office space,

workstations and e-learning spaces. In
addition, homeowners are focused on
increasing technology within the home,
enhancing outdoor living spaces and

improving air quality.”
Outdoor living spaces and the use of natural gas design elements are two key trends for spring
— American Society of Interior Designers and summer 2021.

“After a year that guided many of us to spend more time at home, the Trends in color choices also reflect the desire for calm as well as a
new year is an opportunity to bring comfort and creativity to our living sense of hope and optimism, according to the Pantone Fashion Color
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spaces,” according to HGTV Canada. Trend Report for spring and summer 2021. The Pantone Color Institute’s
color experts report that trending colors feature a blend of floral hues
ADDING FuNCtIONAlIty AND sIMPlICIty that combine comfort and relaxation with energy and determination.
NBKA’s Living Impacts Design research — a comprehensive study Pantone’s trending colors include a warm marigold, optimistic yellow,
examining outside influences on kitchen and bath design for the next a serene cerulean blue, a watery aqua and floral tones of pink, orange,
three years — indicated that 87% of homeowners are looking for mul- red and green. n
tifunctional space within the kitchen that will allow for a variety of
activities, including meal preparation, entertaining, working from home
and distance learning.
NBKA reported that emerging design trends include open kitchen
layouts, larger kitchen islands and upgraded appliances. Natural gas
ranges, cooktops and ovens fit well into consumers’ quest for more sim-
plicity, offering professional-level controllable heat and a cost of about
half as much as cooking with electricity.
The Living Impacts Design research also showed that homeowners
are interested in creating living spaces that include open floor plans,
larger windows to increase natural lighting and raw materials such as
bamboo, stone and live plants.

A RElAxING sPACE
Creating a more simplified and calm living environment is an emerg-
ing trend, according to HGTV Canada. Homeowners are looking to
enjoy more relaxed time at home, whether in front of a cozy natural
gas fireplace or an outdoor room with natural gas grills, lights and fire
pits. HGTV Canada reports that 2021 designs will focus more on neutral
colors and open spaces that amplify natural light.

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