The return of the mudroom, or an antechamber between the front door and the house, provides the ideal spot to remove shoes, hang up jackets, and slather on sanitizer before stepping inside. And even for homes that don’t have the luxury of a separate mudroom, there may be an increased focus on creating a clean and organized entryway “drop zone” so we can leave our germs at the door. Note: Just be sure when you’re shopping that the hardware is made of real copper or brass—many options are actually zinc or steel with a painted gold or copper finish. In future months and years, I think we can expect to see toilets with built-in bidets become an increasingly popular real estate keyword. RELATED: 4 Tips for Creating a Makeshift Work-From-Home Space—and 2 Common Mistakes to Avoid Replacing or upgrading the filters in HVAC units in homes, as well as investing in air purifiers for homes and apartments, may soon become a top priority.
