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6 Trend Themes for 2021

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Deana Vidal

Anja Seng

February 9, 2021

There are many accelerations in consumer habits as outlined in the New Home Trends Institute’s 21 Trends for 2021 webinar. By zooming out and looking at them holistically, they can be summarized in six overarching themes we expect in 2021.

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About The Author

Deana Vidal
Senior Manager, Trend Consulting
Deana applies consumer insights and design trends into practical applications to help clients make decisions about their communities and companies. She is also a brand awareness advocate who enjoys public speaking, innovation, and taking on odd assignments and unique client requests.
Anja Seng
Senior Research Analyst
Anja assists in the production of monthly DesignLens features and manages the New Home Trends Institute (NHTI) Instagram account. Additional responsibilities include helping run New Home Trends Institute’s Master Plan Trends Council and designing external presentations.

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