HOME DESIGN TRENDS OF 2021

online selling to flourish, providing Filipinos a new way to earn money despite the widespread loss of jobs during the pandemic. Suppliers from Divisoria, Dapitan Arcade, Dangwa and other well-known shopping havens eventually became active on social media, especially during the lockdown period. This helped small businesses to stay afloat and even prosper.

COFFEE NOOKS AND MOBILE CARTS

As many Filipinos were forced to work or study from home during the lockdowns, the business of coffee shops was also severely affected. Many cafés were forced to close down.

Fortunately, former employees and other enterprising Filipinos found a way to continue serving cups of Joe to the caffeine-deprived public. Mobile coffee shops became widespread, providing the average Filipino’s regular caffeine fix via van, bike or jeep.

At home, many Filipinos also began to develop their own coffee nooks. Ranging from a kitchen corner to an actual room, these nooks varied in sizes. Most of them, however, offered at least the basic necessities to create the daily cup of coffee. Coffee machines, labeled jars, uniform mugs and matching utensils filled these areas, often featuring aesthetics that still adhered to the #Team themes.

These nooks allowed Filipinos who were used to working out at coffee shops to stay safe at home while still enjoying their daily fix of caffeine.

WHAT LIES AHEAD

Overall, 2021 was a year full of hope, group effort and Filipino innovation. Community pantries were also born this year and while not related to home design, these neighborhood initiatives perf ectly capture Filipinos’ strong will to help others and survive as a whole.

As we continue to fight the COVID-19 virus, may our experiences this 2021 remind us that there are still many things to be thankful for despite our challenges. The year 2022 continues to shine very brightly for trendsetters and home design lovers, as we continue to look for the best opportunities to transform our homes and upgrade our lifestyles amid the pandemic.