4 Pandemic–Fueled Home Remodeling Trends

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4 Pandemic–Fueled Home Remodeling Trends

June 23, 2021

Sprucing up the home has become a favorite pastime during the pandemic. Home renovation spending has increased by 15% over the last year, reaching a median outlay of $15,000, according to the 2021 Houzz & Home report, an overview of renovation in 2020 and 2021.

Frequency of renovations in 2020

Houzz

The main motivation to renovate over the past year, cited by 44% of survey respondents, is that they “wanted to do it all along and finally have the time.” The second driver, cited by 36% of respondents, is that they finally have the financial means. Decreased activity away from home during the pandemic has prompted more homeowners to put greater focus on their homes.

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