Inside Out

7 ways to future-proof your home

Family living – it’s so personal and so individual that what works for you doesn’t always work for the next person. This past year, we’ve seen our homes tested in ways that didn’t seem possible – who saw a global pandemic of COVID-19 in their future? We certainly did not.

When building new or renovating an existing place, we look at the spatial design: how the home will be used now and into the future. If you have a young family, the living and playing tends to be done in one space because the babies are where you are. As your little ones grow,

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