Page 4 - BGD&C Winter Insights December 2021 - Janet Interview

Outdoor spaces which incorporate fireplaces or fire pits remain very popular as they extend the season and allow for COVID
friendly gathering.

Luxurious outdoor spaces
The trend toward indoor/outdoor living continues to be strong, with fully-decked-out outdoor kitchens, lush
landscaping, pools, game courts such as bocce or basketball, and comfortable outdoor living areas. “Even
smaller homes on smaller lots are putting a priority on lovely outdoor spaces,” Owen says.

Healthy homes
“Everyone is trending toward a healthier lifestyle, so whenever you can incorporate that into your home, that’s
a plus,” Owen says. “Everyone is recycling and paying attention to being and staying healthy. That’s been
going on for quite a while,” she says, and shows no sign of abating. That will mean recycling stations in
kitchens or mudrooms, as well as the use of low-VOC paints and sophisticated air-filtration systems.

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