Having been in lockdown for months, people are thinking of their home in a different light, and it's affecting the things they invest in. Many want an outdoor living space where they can relax and find solace, causing a boost in sales of outdoor furniture as people upgrade their gardens and backyards.

Interest in foraging has grown as people seek to reinvigorate their connection to nature, cut down on meat consumption, and adopt eco-friendly behaviours. Once led by luxury restaurants looking for unusual, local ingredients, why are people signing up to learn how to forage for their dinner?

Heritage brand Miracle-Gro has entered the smart home space with its Twelve Indoor Growing System. Targeted at young, time-poor urbanites, it minimizes the effort required to maintain a small yet lush garden, allowing owners to enjoy the benefits of nature without spending hours toiling in soil.

How does your home make you feel? With its curated selection of colors, convenient delivery model, and ‘clean’ credentials, Clare is giving the wall paint industry a Gen Yer update, aligning with people’s view that the home should be a place for peace and self-expression.