While we tend to stay away from fashionable home “trends” that come and go in favour of more perennial home styling principles, some of the home aesthetics forecasted to be en vogue in 2021 are right up our alley.

When we talk about modern real estate, we believe in investing in quality designs that won’t just look great this year, but in ten years from now too. This means choosing the right materials, makers, functions, and aesthetics. And, off the back of an ‘eventful’ 2020 when we were forced to reconfigure our everyday lives at home, it’s only natural we are putting more thought and effort into our domestic surroundings.

So, whether a complete custom new-build is in the cards, you’re finally committed to taking on that long-term renovation project, or you’re just looking for a few tips and tricks to inspire you for the year ahead, get our forecast on what modern real estate will look like in 2021 below.

The Rise of Multi-Purpose Spaces

Especially within smaller spaces, having the adaptability to transition between workday and weeknight within the same room (and within a few minutes) is vital not only for our productivity but also for our mental health.

Retaining that ability to switch off at home after a demanding day of work can become challenging – especially when your living room is now also your office. That’s where having a truly adaptable, multi-use space shows its worth.

Take advantage of transitional walls to elegantly section off certain spaces in your home via a sliding door, frosted glass window, or sleek, high-quality curtain. Look to tidy modern storage solutions that neatly tuck away office supplies or workout equipment. Get creative with how you can separate work from life with minimal effort in your adaptable spaces.

And, if that requires upsizing to a bigger space for you and your family, then we can help you find the perfect new home that better suits your needs.

Functional Furniture is Beautiful

On average, Canadians have spent more time at home over the past year than we have any other. So it’s no surprise that we’d want to invest more thought into the furniture that surrounds us every day, as well as how we use it.

As advocates for modern real estate, functional furniture must also function as visual art as well. We’re making no compromises just because we might need our dining room table to now serve as our office desk or homework hub. Don’t let your furniture fall into the “use and abuse” category while you plan to wait out the pandemic — instead, upgrade and appreciate the modern home furniture pieces you interact with every day. Whether you’re using them or looking at them, modern real estate is all about combining function and form.

The Kitchen is King

In 2021, the kitchen has become the true heart of the modern home. As we’re doing more cooking at home than ever before, the kitchen has become the natural meeting place for hungry house members at regular intervals throughout the day.

We’ve also done more passive-aggressive shoulder-rubbing with family members in the kitchen than ever before too. When there are too many cooks about, the kitchen can get cramped. Instead of letting this bother us, we’ve realized the true value of having an expansive, family-oriented kitchen.

Even if you live alone, you’ve probably done more eating over the kitchen sink in the past 12 months than you care to admit, so why not give in to the domestic orbit this is your kitchen and make those habits more luxurious? Large dine-in islands, ample pantry space, double ovens, and true family-sized fridges are all modern real estate trends on the rise this year. If there was ever a time for a full kitchen renovation, it’s now.

Bathroom Bliss

Bathrooms have taken the place of spas in the world of modern real estate. When working from home, it’s easy for the world of deadlines, due dates, and zoom calls to feel like it has taken over your living space. That’s why bathrooms have become one of the last places homeowners can find solace.

This year, homebuyers are gravitating towards generously-sized bathrooms they can turn into their own temporary retreat that offers an escape from attention and responsibility. Some of the features that provide a high ROI on both home worth and mental wellness are:

• His and hers sinks
• Statement soaker tubs
• Steam showers
• Rainfall showerheads
• Heated floors
• Mood lighting

If you’re looking to renovate or restyle a room to help your home appeal to eager buyers, we strongly consider adding a little “zen” to your bathroom.

Are you in need of some more personal modern real estate advice? Or perhaps it’s time you upgraded your space to one that better suits your current lifestyle? Whatever your real estate ambitions are for the year ahead, our team of modern home experts is here to help. Contact us here to get in touch.