Home renovation activity in the United States remained robust during 2025, with more than half of homeowners undertaking projects as consumers continued to prioritise improving existing homes over relocating.
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According to the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study from Houzz, 54% of homeowners completed renovation work in 2025. Median renovation spending held steady at $20,000, while higher-end projects gained momentum, with the top 10% of renovations reaching $150,000 or more, up from $140,000 the previous year.
The report indicates a more cautious outlook for 2026. Around 50% of homeowners plan renovations, slightly down from 52% a year earlier, while intended median spend has fallen to $15,000.
Marine Sargsyan said renovation levels remain historically high, supported by pent-up demand from homeowners now able to complete previously delayed projects. She added that many consumers are choosing to adapt homes for long-term living rather than move.
Practical motivations continue to drive investment. Forty percent of respondents said they finally had time to renovate, while 36% cited improved financial capacity. Other triggers included recent home purchases (20%), ageing properties requiring repair (19%) and life changes such as accessibility needs, remote working and employment shifts.
The study also found strong commitment to staying put. Some 61% of homeowners expect to remain in their homes for at least 11 years, while 44% describe their current property as a "forever home".
For the furniture, interiors and home improvement sectors, the findings suggest ongoing opportunity in renovation-led demand, particularly among consumers seeking durable, functional and design-led products for long-term residential use.
Source: www.globalwood.org
