As lockdown measures confined people to their homes, entertainment had to come to them. Concert planners, theatre directors, and sports teams have subsequently had to concoct strategies to deliver their content to remote audiences, ensuring they can stay amused and distracted without risking their health.

Why are domestic routines so important in maintaining mental health under lockdown? What tools are parents using to balance their work and family responsibilities? Will the pursuit of cleanliness come at the cost of sustainability? And how exactly is the end-of-life industry being disrupted?

As the pandemic means the home continues to be the main hub for work and leisure, people are looking for ways to create spaces that simultaneously help them to focus, relax, and stay calm. As a result, they're changing their wall paint colours to match new moods.

Shapeless, colorful furniture is sparking joy in the US, signaling a shift in interiors as people gravitate towards objects that make them happy. As the pandemic continues to keep many people inside, ‘blobjects’ are lifting their spirits and making the home a more playful space.