Design Buy Build Issue 47 2020 | Page 17

" Online shopping has also seen a huge growth and customers are now very comfortable obtaining inspiration online from company websites , blogs , apps and social media ."
Another benefit of working from home is that families are saving a lot time and money on not commuting and buying food whilst out . Research shows that an average worker spends up to £ 500 a month and 2 hours a day commuting , that ’ s a great deal of money and time saved that is now likely to be spent on items that bring wellbeing such as home renovations .
BATHROOMS & KITCHENS
WHICH PRODUCT AREAS DO YOU THINK WILL SEE GROWTH CONSIDERING THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 GLOBALLY ?
Perhaps one positive to come out of the last few months is that we have all had the chance to re-assess how we live and what we buy . People are more concerned over how their products are made , choosing more sustainable , natural and eco-friendly goods from companies they trust .
Online shopping has also seen a huge growth and customers are now very comfortable obtaining inspiration online from company websites , blogs , apps and social media . They expect free delivery and returns as well as finance options as standard .
WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CHALLENGES INVOLVED IN DESIGNING FOR THESE COMPACT ROOMS AND HOW MIGHT DESIGNERS AND INSTALLERS OVERCOME THESE ?
By working cleverly with lighting , it is definitely possible to make a space appear larger than it actually is . To achieve this , lighting should be approached in a layered manner . Embrace the whole range of lighting sources available from pendant lights to recessed lights , to track lighting , lamps and spot lighting . We advise customers to vary the lighting in a room to create little pockets and pools of light . Accent lighting can then be used to highlight a piece of artwork , plants or architectural features in the room .
At Industville , our exclusive finishes are available in an array of lighting options , making it easy to mix and match different lights to create a layered yet coordinated scheme throughout your space .
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