Since Covid , the home has become a hub for various activities . Consumers ’ spending habits have drastically changed in response to both the pandemic and inflation . While consumers were already buying in bulk , the pandemic gave way to consumers storing up for a broader array of products as well as better organization of things stored . Therefore , renters and homeowners are keeping items longer and are looking for more well-designed storage . Useful storage space saves time and money and has become especially necessary in kitchens , bedrooms and closets . Some are even eliminating extra closet space by adding built-ins , including workspaces . This also applies to garages and storage facilities . In The Jasper , a luxury mixed-use community in downtown Charleston , South Carolina , The Beach Company has incorporated these types of extra spaces in the form of larger walk-in closets and flex rooms .
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Now more than ever , residents are seeking private outdoor spaces with natural flow from indoor spaces that serve as an extension of the home
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Workspaces / Multi-Purpose Rooms
In the past , dedicated workspaces in homes were associated with defined offices . However , creativity sparked by the pandemic has changed this . A workspace need no longer be as large as an entire room , but the space does need to be separated from the rest of the house and be suitable for both work and play . For example , workspaces may include kids ’ craft tables or a television . The stilllarge percentage of people working from home , either full- or part-time , request features such as sound proofing for virtual meetings to mitigate noise from gardeners , children or pets . According to Strategic Solutions Alliance ’ s study , 80 percent of residents at Kiawah River , a Beach Company community near Charleston , South Carolina , wanted a
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