Some of the masks, cleaning, and fear associated with the COVID pandemic have subsided, but the impact of the crisis caused an “historic paradigm shift” in the US. Attitudes, lifestyles, and purchase decisions are different, according to a major nationwide America At Home study.
All the time that we spent staying separate has led to new motivations for our physical spaces and underlying wellness concerns. Americans are looking for:
- Germ resistance
- Energy efficiency
- Elimination of chemicals and Volatile Organic Compound (VOCs)
- Minimizing the impact on the environment and sustainability
- Ease of cleaning
- More storage
Better equipped kitchens and bathrooms along with private, outdoor spaces have also become high priorities. People are looking for their “ideal” home, and they define that as: a safe, secure, relaxing and comfortable sanctuary that provides an overall sense of physical and personal wellness.
Consequently, more Americans have a growing interest in Accessibility, especially these Aging-in-Place elements:
- Large showers
- Wider doorways
- Freestanding soaking tubs
- Multiple shower heads
- Grab bars
- Zero-clearance entries to showers
With all the changes, it’s nice to know the positive benefits of tile and the innovations in accessibility that have been part of our repertoire for a long time are now in the forefront. Let us help you create your ideal post-covid space as we all look toward positive and healthy futures.
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Neuse Tile Service 
November 22, 2023 at 9:43 pm
Great information. Tile always seems to be the best option for so many areas of the home.
December 4, 2023 at 5:05 pm
We think so, too! thanks, Scott 🙂