Because of the stay-at-home requirements put into effect by governments around the world, many peoples are experiencing a feeling of being “closed in” in their residential spaces which are resulting in behavior problems.

I am one of the millions of peoples knowing that situation.

In the information on the current housing industry that comes across my desk, there is a movement to change the spaces in which we live as a result of this pandemic.

There is a desire for more and versatile rooms.

People want more space to be, move around, participate in more and varied activities, and to experience less limiting and claustrophobic ambiances and yet still have some private and personal space.

People also want, and need for over all health, more access to out door spaces such as balconies, patios, yards, et cetra for their homes.

In addition, there are more concerns about air quality, germs, and other aspects that may affect one’s health.

This movement is not based upon status, egos, trends, or other such aspects.

These movements and concerns only emphasize the importance of quality and intelligence designing for all aspects of our residential interior environments for one’s physical, mental, emotional, aesthetic, and all other aspects of our health and well being.

Here, as in many situations in life, it is often times wise to think in terms of the long haul.

No one knows how long this pandemic will last or what are the permanent changes that will take place in this world because of it, but we have to look realistically at how it is affecting our lives and try to do what is wise, effective, and healthy for the preservation there of.

Food for thought.