How the Coronavirus Is Reshaping Home Design: 10 Crucial Features a House Should Have Today

Source: Realtor.com

Life as we know it has changed dramatically in the coronavirus era, affecting work, school, travel, and more. And it's shed light on the way we live at home, underscoring the fact that there's nothing more important than safe shelter for our family.

To that end, COVID-19 is influencing what people want to see in home design.

"After the pandemic, our homes are going to reflect the lessons learned during this painful period, such as ways to disinfect ourselves and our possessions," says Jamie Gold, a wellness design consultant and author of "Wellness by Design."

In a post-virus world, we won't soon forget our shelter-at-home memories. Going forward, if there's even the slightest chance (god forbid) that we'll need to repeat this awful practice, homeowners may want to prepare by buying or renovating a house with amenities that'll make it just a bit more bearable.

To help, here are 10 features to look for in a new home—or demand in your current one—once we've bid the coronavirus adieu.