The way that we use our homes changed in 2020. Daily activities now can include work, virtual classes, working out, and more. Rooms serve multiple uses, there’s extra people sharing spaces all day long, and families have had time to really think about what we want from our spaces. As a result, it’s beginning to influence design and remodeling trends. Let’s take a look at some of the changes you’ll be seeing in 2021 and beyond!

This is a great year to add – or update a deck on your home. The upside of the lifestyle changes that have us staying at home more? More time to enjoy your backyard, and the possibility of taking your remote work or school date outside. Here at J&J Construction, decks are one of our most popular projects, and we’re big fans of the new maintenance-free deck materials.

If you were prepared to skip over vinyl flooring for your next renovation project, you’re in for some pleasant surprises. Resilient vinyl floors have been garnering fans right and left. It’s the most popular flooring trend right now – for a lot of reasons. At J&J Construction, we’ve found that it’s just the thing for Chicagoland homes, in particular (more on that in a moment!). Here’s the story on why it’s such a great addition to so many different rooms and lifestyles.

It’s a fact that 2020 has made some big changes in our lives. Work-at-home and Zoom meetings – schools switching to virtual classrooms – even kids that you thought had flown the nest for college are now rattling around in your refrigerator and staying up late.

We see you, Chicagoland! You’re getting your sunrooms ready for warm weather, you’re spending more time working on your screened porches, and you’re making great use of those new kitchen windows and work areas that we’ve added to your homes. 

Spending more time working remotely has changed up our thinking. It turns out that our home offices can be comfortable and customized – who knew?