Download The Full Report Dedicated Activity Spaces Since the beginning of the pandemic, people have continued to make their homes the centre point for new avenues of activity and entertainment and it shows in the increased searches we’re seeing on Houzz this year for ‘home bar’ (up by 79%), ‘media room’ (up by 48%), ‘library’ (up by 46%), ‘rumpus room’ (up by 43%) and ‘studio’ (up by 43%).
Outdoor LivingConnecting homes to the great outdoors is a trend we’ve seen grow stronger over recent years on Houzz. It appears more and more homeowners are looking to achieve the idyllic beachside lifestyle, with searches for ‘Hamptons exterior’ quadrupling and ‘coastal kitchen’ doubling in 2022 (up 331% and 116%, respectively). Making the most of alfresco settings continues with searches on Houzz for ‘greenhouse’ (up by 2x), ‘decks’ (up by 2x) and ‘outdoor dining’ (up by 66%) surging higher over the past year. In addition, capturing the open-air ’Palm Springs’-inspired vibe is gaining popularity and searches are up by 56% on Houzz.
Making a SplashBathrooms remain one of the most popular interior rooms to be upgraded and saw spend by homeowners increase 13% from $15,000 to $17,000 year-on-year, according to the latest
2022 Houzz & Home Australia report. Specific searches for ‘bathroom mirrors’ (up by more than 2.5x), ‘baths’ (up by 2x), ‘wet room’ (up by 64%) and ‘ensuite’ (up by more than 38%) have jumped up on Houzz in 2022 compared to the year prior.
Poolside Plunge People are searching for ways to cool off in style, and pool professionals on Houzz confirm interest in swimming pool design has certainly heated up recently. Homeowners on Houzz are diving deep for inspiration with the search terms ‘pool house’ (up by 2x), ‘swimming pool’ (up by 60%), ‘swim spa’ (up by more than 52%), ‘pool cabana’ (up by 42%) and ‘plunge pool’ (up by 29%) surging higher on Houzz than the previous year.
Preserving Charm & Character Preserving the original charm and character of a home appears to be top of mind among homeowners on Houzz. Dramatic search spikes for ‘exposed brick’ (up by nearly 3x), along with ‘balustrade’ (up by more than 2x), ‘Federation’ (up by 52%) and ‘industrial’ (up by 41%) show that decorative styles and architectural features, that are unique to period-style homes, have become popular on Houzz this year. In addition, ‘Australian native gardens,’ which are well-suited to local growing conditions, saw growth on Houzz by more than 2.3x, when compared to 2021.
Smart Storage Custom smart-storage solutions are becoming increasingly important for homeowners, with the
2022 Houzz & Home Australia survey reporting more than a third enlisted the help of a cabinet or cabinetry home professional in the past year (32%). Creating a well-functioning ‘butler’s pantry’ more than quadrupled in searches on Houzz in the first quarter of 2022, compared with the same period in 2021 (up 311%). Home organisation is increasingly prioritised with higher searches on Houzz for ‘garage storage’ (up by 90%), ‘built-in wardrobe’ (up by 77%), ‘mudroom’ (up by 64%) and ‘walk-in wardrobe’ (up by 58%).
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Dedicated Activity Spaces
Since the beginning of the pandemic, people have continued to make their homes the centre point for new avenues of activity and entertainment and it shows in the increased searches we’re seeing on Houzz this year for ‘home bar’ (up by 79%), ‘media room’ (up by 48%), ‘library’ (up by 46%), ‘rumpus room’ (up by 43%) and ‘studio’ (up by 43%).
Outdoor Living
Connecting homes to the great outdoors is a trend we’ve seen grow stronger over recent years on Houzz. It appears more and more homeowners are looking to achieve the idyllic beachside lifestyle, with searches for ‘Hamptons exterior’ quadrupling and ‘coastal kitchen’ doubling in 2022 (up 331% and 116%, respectively). Making the most of alfresco settings continues with searches on Houzz for ‘greenhouse’ (up by 2x), ‘decks’ (up by 2x) and ‘outdoor dining’ (up by 66%) surging higher over the past year. In addition, capturing the open-air ’Palm Springs’-inspired vibe is gaining popularity and searches are up by 56% on Houzz.
Making a Splash
Bathrooms remain one of the most popular interior rooms to be upgraded and saw spend by homeowners increase 13% from $15,000 to $17,000 year-on-year, according to the latest 2022 Houzz & Home Australia report. Specific searches for ‘bathroom mirrors’ (up by more than 2.5x), ‘baths’ (up by 2x), ‘wet room’ (up by 64%) and ‘ensuite’ (up by more than 38%) have jumped up on Houzz in 2022 compared to the year prior.
Poolside Plunge
People are searching for ways to cool off in style, and pool professionals on Houzz confirm interest in swimming pool design has certainly heated up recently. Homeowners on Houzz are diving deep for inspiration with the search terms ‘pool house’ (up by 2x), ‘swimming pool’ (up by 60%), ‘swim spa’ (up by more than 52%), ‘pool cabana’ (up by 42%) and ‘plunge pool’ (up by 29%) surging higher on Houzz than the previous year.
Preserving Charm & Character
Preserving the original charm and character of a home appears to be top of mind among homeowners on Houzz. Dramatic search spikes for ‘exposed brick’ (up by nearly 3x), along with ‘balustrade’ (up by more than 2x), ‘Federation’ (up by 52%) and ‘industrial’ (up by 41%) show that decorative styles and architectural features, that are unique to period-style homes, have become popular on Houzz this year. In addition, ‘Australian native gardens,’ which are well-suited to local growing conditions, saw growth on Houzz by more than 2.3x, when compared to 2021.
Smart Storage
Custom smart-storage solutions are becoming increasingly important for homeowners, with the 2022 Houzz & Home Australia survey reporting more than a third enlisted the help of a cabinet or cabinetry home professional in the past year (32%). Creating a well-functioning ‘butler’s pantry’ more than quadrupled in searches on Houzz in the first quarter of 2022, compared with the same period in 2021 (up 311%). Home organisation is increasingly prioritised with higher searches on Houzz for ‘garage storage’ (up by 90%), ‘built-in wardrobe’ (up by 77%), ‘mudroom’ (up by 64%) and ‘walk-in wardrobe’ (up by 58%).
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