FEATURE: KITCHENS & BATHROOMS
SUSTAINABILITY WILL BE KEY TO KITCHEN RENOVATIONS IN 2023
As kitchens continue to command large renovation budgets, Houzz, the leading platform for home renovation and design, including the all-in-one software solution for industry professionals, has released its 2023 Kitchen Trends Study*, with sustainability set to be a major consideration for kitchen renovations this year.
T he survey of
more than 1,000 respondents found that the vast majority of homeowners incorporate
sustainable features during a kitchen renovation (94%). Popular choices include LED bulbs (76%), energy- efficient appliances (60%) and energy- efficient windows (39%). Also, more than two in five homeowners opt for a timeless design as a sustainable choice during renovations (43%). While
the most frequently cited
reason for incorporating sustainable options is “long-run cost- effectiveness” (80%), making choices that are environmentally friendly is also top of mind for more than half of renovating homeowners (58%). “Homeowners are gravitating
towards sustainable choices during kitchen
renovations, and it is
interesting to see the intersection of economic solutions and environmental concerns. The most frequent reason behind choosing sustainable options is long-run cost effectiveness, with environmental- friendliness as a secondary consideration,” says Marine Sargsyan, Houzz staff economist. “In addition, we see homeowners continue to invest more in their kitchens than in any other areas of their homes, as they make major changes to their spaces.”
Most significant investment Kitchen projects command the most significant investment in the home, with median spend on renovations increasing steadily since 2019 (£10,000)
to £12,000 in 2021*. Pro hiring for kitchen renovations also continues to be strong with 92% of homeowners working with a pro for their project. Tradespeople (e.g., electricians, painters, plumbers, stonemasons) are in the highest demand for kitchen renovations (65%); other popular categories include kitchen designers (51%), kitchen fitters (49%), home builders (31%) and architects (27%). Three percent of homeowners hire dedicated professionals to advise on eco-friendly options.
Additional insights Additional insights from the 2023 UK
Houzz Kitchen Trends Study include: ¡ Contemporary leads the way: Contemporary is the top style choice for renovated kitchens in 2023 (27%), followed closely by Modern (26%) and at some distance by Traditional, Country and Scandinavian (11, 6 and 5 percent, respectively). ¡ Popular pantries: When it comes to built-in features, 41% of kitchen updaters are installing pantry cabinets and 15% make space for a walk-in pantry. ¡ Classic colours: For walls, worktops and splashbacks, white is the most popular colour (51, 45 and 39 percent, respectively). Grey is the most common alternative to white, with 13 percent of renovating homeowners painting the kitchen walls grey, 11 percent opting for grey splashbacks and 11 percent installing grey worktops. That said, blue, green and beige bring visual
interest to
the space through contrasting kitchen cabinet colours (17, 13 and 7 percent, respectively).
¡ Electronic upgrades: Renovating homeowners updating their appliances as part of their kitchen renovation, incorporate technology into their kitchen appliances with Wi-Fi connectivity, smartphone/ tablet controls, and colour touchscreen displays (18, 17 and 15 percent, respectively). ¡ Kitchen usage is varied: While the majority of homeowners (98%) use the kitchen for cooking, they also eat (70%), bake (58%), entertain (52%) and socialise (46%) there. A quarter of homeowners (26%) also work from their kitchen. One in three homeowners report that their lifestyle is healthier post-renovation (35%).
Download the report Houzz has more than 25 million photos of professionally designed interiors and exteriors, including completed kitchen projects, and over three million active home renovation and design professionals, including
kitchen and bath designers, kitchen and bath fitters, architects, and home builders.
The 2023 UK Houzz Kitchen Trends Study is a report of homeowners who are in the midst of, are planning or recently completed a
kitchen
renovation. The online survey was fielded to Houzz UK users in November-December 2022. You can download the full 2023 UK
Houzz Kitchen Trends Study from:
https://st.hzcdn.com/static/econ/20 23HouzzUKKitchenTrendsReport.pdf
About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home renovation and design, providing an all-in-one software solution for industry professionals and tools for homeowners to update their homes from start to finish. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals and source products. Houzz Pro (
houzz.co.uk/pro) provides home industry professionals with a business management and marketing SaaS solution that helps them to win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their business efficiently and profitably. The Houzz community is made up of millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals
around the world.
Houzz is available on the web and as a top-rated mobile app. For more information, visit
houzz.co.uk. Houzz is a registered trademark of Houzz Inc. worldwide.
*Spend data from the Houzz & Home Survey, sent to registered users of Houzz UK and fielded March-April 2022. 12 DIY WEEK FEBRUARY 2023
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