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2017 AU Houzz Landscape Trends Study
Houzz Research
1 February 2018
Findings from a survey of 2570 AU homeowners on Houzz about their recent or planned outdoor renovation projects
PERSONALISATION IS KEY: One-third of homeowners who are renovating their outdoor spaces are motivated by recently having purchased a home and wanting to make it their own (32%). Other top motivations include finally having the time to do it and finally having the means to do it (both 25%).
EXTENSION OF LIVING SPACES: Renovating homeowners are relaxing and entertaining in their outdoor spaces (62% and 53%,respectively), creating comfortable spaces with purchases such as outdoor dining furniture and barbecues (46% and 31%, respectively). One in 10 is investing in outdoor kitchen equipment, such as a grill and built-in cabinetry, a sink, and/or a refrigerator (19%).
NEIGHBOUR-FRIENDLY: One in seven homeowners reports interacting more with neighbours post-landscaping update. Top neighbour interactions range from small talk (69%) and exchanging courtesy greetings (64%) to helping when needed (34%) to sharing drinks or meals with each other (31% and 19%, respectively).
LIGHTING GOES SMART: Over half of homeowners are updating lighting during their outdoor projects (58%). Of those making this upgrade, one in ten is installing “smart” lighting that can be controlled from a mobile device (13%). Other top types are LEDs, solar, and low-voltage lighting.
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EXTENSION OF LIVING SPACES: Renovating homeowners are relaxing and entertaining in their outdoor spaces (62% and 53%,respectively), creating comfortable spaces with purchases such as outdoor dining furniture and barbecues (46% and 31%, respectively). One in 10 is investing in outdoor kitchen equipment, such as a grill and built-in cabinetry, a sink, and/or a refrigerator (19%).
NEIGHBOUR-FRIENDLY: One in seven homeowners reports interacting more with neighbours post-landscaping update. Top neighbour interactions range from small talk (69%) and exchanging courtesy greetings (64%) to helping when needed (34%) to sharing drinks or meals with each other (31% and 19%, respectively).
LIGHTING GOES SMART: Over half of homeowners are updating lighting during their outdoor projects (58%). Of those making this upgrade, one in ten is installing “smart” lighting that can be controlled from a mobile device (13%). Other top types are LEDs, solar, and low-voltage lighting.
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