Pandemic Revelations: What My House Revealed to Me During Quarantine

We all got to know our houses intimately during the lockdowns and quarantines. I know I did! Here are some key things that I have taken away from the last 18 months about the place where I live:

1. A bedroom and hanging-out space in the basement for my young adult son keeps everyone sane.
2. The laundry room really doesn’t need to be on the main floor.
3. Who needs a formal living room when you aren’t entertaining all the time?! Mine became very informal!
4. A fireplace that works is key – who cares if it’s winter when you toast marshmallows?!
5. That outdoor room we created for entertaining makes a great “vacation” destination.
6. That some maintenance requirement in the garden is actually a good thing – watching normal, living things happen is very reassuring.
7. Clean kitchen counter tops are still important.
8. The liquor cabinet should be easy to access and full bar accessories are more than ‘nice to have’.
9. Open concept? Not for me anymore. The doors on my own spaces are much appreciated.
10. Art that I love deserves the attention I used to forget to give it – thank you to the local artists whose works keeps me smiling!
11. A guest room makes a great place to fold laundry and store puzzles!

Your list maybe completely different, of course, but I figure if I really take stock of these things (and more), my next house will be perfection!