A number of different things can have an influence on trends, whether it is personal needs, fashion, climate concerns, or availability. At Coffey Architects, we work hard to ensure we can deliver the most impressive residential architecture London can offer. To do this, we need to keep an eye on what is trending and the features people may want for their homes.

In the last few years the biggest influence on architecture has been covid. It made people rethink what they need at home. This has had a big impact on the type of projects architects typically get. We can still see many of the trends persisting today.

Property sizing

Before covid there had actually been a trend for downsizing homes. People were being more conscious about how they use space and the need to make rooms multi-use.

However, the pandemic changed this in a big way. Suddenly existing properties had to be bigger to account for the lifestyle changes. For example, people had to work from home and children had to study at home. Some even had to incorporate home care for elderly relatives. On top of this, a lot of people took the free time the pandemic gave them and decided to start their own business from home.

Because homes had to increase in size, remodelling and extensions became very popular. Things like loft, basement, and even garage conversions are still in high demand today. People generally don’t want unfinished spaces like these anymore as they can see the value in having more living space to play with. Plus, they are more likely to have funds for the work after a few years of being unable to travel and having limits on leisure and dining out.

New homes

There is still a huge demand for new housing in the UK. However, covid has had a big impact. A lot of projects had to deal with delays due to people being unable to work. There were also materials shortages to deal with.

One trend that is happening is new entry level and affordable homes are tending to be smaller. The labour and materials costs and shortages are main drivers of this. There are also limits on space in many locations. Plus, there is a major need to improve affordability. Smaller homes can tick all the boxes.

Accessibility

A trend to make homes more accessible is also continuing. There was already a focus on this pre-covid due to the aging population in the UK. However, access was thrust further into the spotlight by the pandemic. It is especially vital for people who had to move their elderly relatives into their homes.

Designing the most incredible residential architecture in London

At Coffey Architects we know how to design with all kinds of needs in mind. We can also consider trends and offer insights into whether people should look at common features for homes. What we aim to do is ensure you get amazing results with your project.

So, why not speak to us today and start designing? We are a forward thinking team responsible for producing some of the best residential architecture London can offer. This includes award winning new builds, extensions, and renovations.