Thanks, Dafe for this insightful question.
What can be done when spaces are not purpose-built to suit the users' persona and psychographics: renovation and remodelling. If the property is bought, a full remodelling can be done. If rented, a renovation can be done. For example, adding a workstation at the corner of a room for remote work, or a reading corner for the children at the children's bedroom or a changing vanity top in one of the toilets.
The beautiful thing about the perspective brought about by the pandemic is that it has informed design professionals for planning better spaces especially residential developments.