The Nostalgia of closed Floor Plans

Evolving lifestyles and closed floor plans

The post pandemic evolving lifestyles have prompted a re-evaluation of how we use our homes. 

Granny Chic

 

A 2024 report by Houzz says 73 percent of homeowners renovations included adding enclosed spaces to their layout. The open-plan layout is giving way to a return of walls. Maybe it's the memory of Grandma’s house, and its old-world charm with little rooms and defined dining rooms. A nostalgic, warm and welcoming space with vintage charm.

In 2025, according to the American Institute of Architects, there’s a 40 percent increase in demand for historical design. The classic six, a Living Room, Kitchen, 2 Bedrooms and a Bathrooms. Cozy is the new approach to modern living. 

Stop. Think. Check the Back Seat

Leaving a baby in a car seat is a real and serious danger

It is heartbreaking and a very real danger. On average, 38 children die each year in the U.S. from vehicular heatstroke. 

This tragic phenomenon is often unintentional and typically happens when someone forgets a child is in the back seat. It can result from a change in routine, such as a caregiver who doesn’t normally do daycare drop-off—as well as distraction, sleep deprivation, or stress.

There are ways to prevent this 

Thankfully, it’s preventable. Many newer vehicles now feature rear seat reminder systems, and some car seats come equipped with built-in alarms. 

Parents and caregivers can also use simple habits to prevent tragedy, like placing a phone, purse, wallet, or even a shoe in the back seat. That way, when you go to step out of the car and realize something’s missing, you’re prompted to check the back seat—and potentially save a life.