Traveldiva – Approaching Eid this year, The demand for home repairs and renovations has increased significantly. Apart from that, Eid is often the right moment to tidy up the house, but in reality there are other factors that also play a role.
The increase in demand for home improvements this year occurred because homeowners felt the need to adapt the function of their homes to different needs. The global pandemic has changed our entire lifestyle, triggering a new trend in home improvement and renovation, especially before Eid. There are various factors that influence this trend, such as lifestyle changes, advances in smart home technology, as well as the influence of the do-it-yourself or DIY movement (Do It Yourself).
Changes in working from home patterns 'work from home' or 'flexible working' have resulted in an increased need for efficient and comfortable work space at home. other than that, The need for learning space for homeschooled children is also increasing. Recreation areas to maintain a balance between work and leisure time are increasingly becoming a priority.
This lifestyle change is what drives many people to decide to renovate their homes to suit their functional and aesthetic needs. According to Georgi Ferdwindra Putra, Co-CEO dan Co-Founder Gravel, “Functional requirements tend to be specific, like a work space, study room, recreation area, often requires overhaul. Many are starting to rearrange the layout of their homes and even carry out renovations to meet this need.”
Not only that, advances in smart home technology and awareness of sustainability are also influencing consumers in the process House renovation. Smart home technology offers convenience while supporting energy efficiency and resource management. Innovations such as lights that can be controlled automatically or smart room temperature control devices are attractive to those who want to improve their homes with the latest technology.. Plus more, Environmental awareness also drives many people to search building material environmentally friendly and a solution that can reduce the environmental impact of their renovations.
Another trend that continues to emerge this Eid, namely DIY home improvement (Do It Yourself) which is busy on social media. This sparked people's passion to try new things and recreate the aesthetic they saw online in their own space. Starting from small projects such as rearranging a room to major renovations such as rebuilding a living room.
According to Fredy Yanto, Co-CEO dan Co-Founder Gravel, “DIY inspiration through platforms like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest, it's very interesting indeed. Proven, More and more Gravel application consumers are carrying out renovations inspired by this DIY trend. We at Gravel are always ready to help bring their inspiration to life in every residence."
As is 3 This trend proves that people are increasingly aware of the importance of creating a comfortable home environment, efficient, and fit their lifestyle. Home renovation is no longer just about improving, but it's also about creating a space that reflects an individual's personality and needs, while keeping up with technological developments and ever-changing social trends.
