Download The Full ReportGetting Industrial in the Kitchen Kitchens are usually a strong indicator of current trends and an increase in searches for industrial-style kitchens (up by 99%) gives a clue as to where homeowners are looking next. With their easy-to-clean surfaces and high-traffic durability, they’re a good choice for busy households. Associated features like ‘stainless steel worktop/splashback’, ‘exposed beams’ and ‘open kitchen shelving’ all more than doubling.
1970s Revival1970s-influenced interiors have been trending for a while now, but this summer they’re set to really dominate. Searches for ‘eclectic’ and ‘retro’ design inspiration have risen by more than 2x, along with searches for ‘mustard yellow sofa’, ‘dark wood flooring’ and ‘quirky wallpaper’ (all up 2x). Some of the more extreme elements of 1970s style have also popped up on the radar, with searches for ‘sunken bath’ more than doubling.
Contemporary Wildlife GardensWhile homeowners are still searching for ways to create a practical and contemporary living space outdoors, with searches for ‘contemporary patios’ up a staggering 21x, we’re also seeing a rising interest in wildlife gardening and growing vegetables. Searches for ‘outdoor decor items’ and ‘outdoor living/dining’ both increased by more than half, alongside this, searches for ‘railway sleeper beds’ and ‘wildlife garden’ rose by more than 5x.
A Degree of Separation We’re increasingly seeing homeowners seeking out solutions to help divide up spaces, with searches for several different types of room dividers making it into the rising search trends. Glazing is proving to be a popular choice among homeowners who want to create separate spaces that still feel connected, with ‘internal glass window’ and ‘internal glass door’ both up significantly year over year.
Big PersonalityThe interest in cottage-style interiors, characterised by the use of pattern, colour and vintage items remains steadfast. However, it looks set to be combined with a more playful approach, with several searches indicating a desire to create unique and individual spaces. ‘Vintage decor items’ spiked by more than 6x compared to the same period last year and ‘William Morris pattern’ also saw a significant increase, while searches for ‘colourful rooms’ and ‘wall art’ rose too. Intriguingly, searches for ‘secret door’ also more than doubled.
Climate-influenced UpdatesThe 2023 UK Houzz & Home Study highlighted the increased focus on energy efficiency, with almost half of homeowners citing it as highly important when renovating. With a changing climate coupled with rising energy prices, it’s perhaps unsurprising that searches on Houzz mirror these findings, with ‘insulation’, ‘heat pump’ and ‘solar panels’ all increasing year on year (up 100%, 99% and 28%, respectively). ‘External cladding’, which not only improves the appearance of a house but also helps to provide further insulation, rose by a third.
HobbyistsHobbies, and making space for them at home, seems to be a top priority for homeowners, with searches for creative spaces like ‘sewing room’, up an impressive 2.5x and ‘workshop’ and ‘craft room’ also rising significantly this year. ‘Music studio’ and ‘reading nook’ both rose by more than a third and the sporty among us are increasingly seeking out ‘bike storage’ solutions.
Luxurious BathroomsHomeowners are seeking out warm, comforting wash spaces, with the search term ‘rustic bathroom’ shooting up by more than 5x. We’ve also seen showers continue to rise in their popularity over baths, with searches for ‘shower enclosures’ quadrupling and ‘shower niche’ up 77%.
Hosting Guests AgainBrits are feeling sociable, with searches indicating that they’re busy readying their homes for guests. Both ‘guest bathroom’ and ‘extendable dining table’ saw more than triple the amount of searches compared to the same period last year and ‘murphy bed’ more than doubled.
Preserving Charm and Character With many homes in the UK ageing preserving the charm and character of these buildings is a high priority among homeowners on Houzz. The search terms ‘listed building’ and ‘Georgian house’ shot up 2.5x and 2x, respectively, and ‘Victorian terrace’ increased by more than half.
Restoring and repairing period details and decor is also growing more important to homeowners, with searches for ‘furniture repair’ seeing a huge rise, up 9.5x. Searches for design elements linked to period properties, such as ‘ceiling rose’, also saw a spike.
Getting Industrial in the Kitchen
Kitchens are usually a strong indicator of current trends and an increase in searches for industrial-style kitchens (up by 99%) gives a clue as to where homeowners are looking next. With their easy-to-clean surfaces and high-traffic durability, they’re a good choice for busy households. Associated features like ‘stainless steel worktop/splashback’, ‘exposed beams’ and ‘open kitchen shelving’ all more than doubling.
1970s Revival
1970s-influenced interiors have been trending for a while now, but this summer they’re set to really dominate. Searches for ‘eclectic’ and ‘retro’ design inspiration have risen by more than 2x, along with searches for ‘mustard yellow sofa’, ‘dark wood flooring’ and ‘quirky wallpaper’ (all up 2x). Some of the more extreme elements of 1970s style have also popped up on the radar, with searches for ‘sunken bath’ more than doubling.
Contemporary Wildlife Gardens
While homeowners are still searching for ways to create a practical and contemporary living space outdoors, with searches for ‘contemporary patios’ up a staggering 21x, we’re also seeing a rising interest in wildlife gardening and growing vegetables. Searches for ‘outdoor decor items’ and ‘outdoor living/dining’ both increased by more than half, alongside this, searches for ‘railway sleeper beds’ and ‘wildlife garden’ rose by more than 5x.
A Degree of Separation
We’re increasingly seeing homeowners seeking out solutions to help divide up spaces, with searches for several different types of room dividers making it into the rising search trends. Glazing is proving to be a popular choice among homeowners who want to create separate spaces that still feel connected, with ‘internal glass window’ and ‘internal glass door’ both up significantly year over year.
Big Personality
The interest in cottage-style interiors, characterised by the use of pattern, colour and vintage items remains steadfast. However, it looks set to be combined with a more playful approach, with several searches indicating a desire to create unique and individual spaces. ‘Vintage decor items’ spiked by more than 6x compared to the same period last year and ‘William Morris pattern’ also saw a significant increase, while searches for ‘colourful rooms’ and ‘wall art’ rose too. Intriguingly, searches for ‘secret door’ also more than doubled.
Climate-influenced Updates
The 2023 UK Houzz & Home Study highlighted the increased focus on energy efficiency, with almost half of homeowners citing it as highly important when renovating. With a changing climate coupled with rising energy prices, it’s perhaps unsurprising that searches on Houzz mirror these findings, with ‘insulation’, ‘heat pump’ and ‘solar panels’ all increasing year on year (up 100%, 99% and 28%, respectively). ‘External cladding’, which not only improves the appearance of a house but also helps to provide further insulation, rose by a third.
Hobbyists
Hobbies, and making space for them at home, seems to be a top priority for homeowners, with searches for creative spaces like ‘sewing room’, up an impressive 2.5x and ‘workshop’ and ‘craft room’ also rising significantly this year. ‘Music studio’ and ‘reading nook’ both rose by more than a third and the sporty among us are increasingly seeking out ‘bike storage’ solutions.
Luxurious Bathrooms
Homeowners are seeking out warm, comforting wash spaces, with the search term ‘rustic bathroom’ shooting up by more than 5x. We’ve also seen showers continue to rise in their popularity over baths, with searches for ‘shower enclosures’ quadrupling and ‘shower niche’ up 77%.
Hosting Guests Again
Brits are feeling sociable, with searches indicating that they’re busy readying their homes for guests. Both ‘guest bathroom’ and ‘extendable dining table’ saw more than triple the amount of searches compared to the same period last year and ‘murphy bed’ more than doubled.
Preserving Charm and Character
With many homes in the UK ageing preserving the charm and character of these buildings is a high priority among homeowners on Houzz. The search terms ‘listed building’ and ‘Georgian house’ shot up 2.5x and 2x, respectively, and ‘Victorian terrace’ increased by more than half.
Restoring and repairing period details and decor is also growing more important to homeowners, with searches for ‘furniture repair’ seeing a huge rise, up 9.5x. Searches for design elements linked to period properties, such as ‘ceiling rose’, also saw a spike.