2025 UK Houzz Renovations and Relationships Report
Findings are from more than 600 couples who renovated, decorated or built a home in the previous 12 months. This survey was fielded in July 2025.
The 2025 UK Houzz Renovations & Relationships Report explores how couples navigate home renovations together from the biggest sources of conflict to how they feel about their home once the dust settles.
Renovation Is Worth It, Even When It’s Tough
The majority of couples describe renovating together as collaborative (43%) or fulfilling (41%). Still, 16% admit they considered separating or divorcing during the process. That share jumps to 20% for couples together five years or less, compared with just 7% for couples in relationships of 30 years or more.
The majority of couples describe renovating together as collaborative (43%) or fulfilling (41%). Still, 16% admit they considered separating or divorcing during the process. That share jumps to 20% for couples together five years or less, compared with just 7% for couples in relationships of 30 years or more.
Despite the challenges, nearly all couples (89%) say the end result made the journey worthwhile. Many reported feeling more comfortable (59%), happier (53%), more organised (42%) and calmer (39%) in their newly renovated homes.
Common Points of Conflict
The most frequent sources of tension include staying on budget (37%), agreeing on style (31%), selecting products, materials or finishes (31%) and communicating (25%).
The most frequent sources of tension include staying on budget (37%), agreeing on style (31%), selecting products, materials or finishes (31%) and communicating (25%).
Paint colours (51%), flooring (47%) and furniture (38%) are also frequent sticking points.
How Couples Find Common Ground
More than half of couples (51%) report compromising to get through renovation challenges, and 45% use visualisation tools to help make decisions.
More than half of couples (51%) report compromising to get through renovation challenges, and 45% use visualisation tools to help make decisions.
Tools for a Smoother Experience
When working with design and construction professionals, couples most often want clear communication (40%), transparent pricing (39%) and more accurate timelines (35%). Tools like Houzz Pro’s Client Dashboard, Estimates, Selections and Schedule help address these desires, enabling construction and design professionals to keep clients informed, involved and confident throughout the process.
*The 2025 UK Houzz Remodeling & Relationships Survey was sent to registered Houzz users and fielded in July 2025. n=635.
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Houzz has a directory of over 3 million home renovation and design professionals to assist with home projects. Houzz Pro provides industry professionals with a cloud-based, AI-powered project management and design software that helps them to run their businesses efficiently and profitably, including visual tools like 3D Floor Plans and Mood Boards that enable pros to help homeowners visualise their space and feel more comfortable moving forward with their project. Homeowners can also get inspired by the more than 25 million photos of professionally designed interiors and exteriors for inspiration.
When working with design and construction professionals, couples most often want clear communication (40%), transparent pricing (39%) and more accurate timelines (35%). Tools like Houzz Pro’s Client Dashboard, Estimates, Selections and Schedule help address these desires, enabling construction and design professionals to keep clients informed, involved and confident throughout the process.
*The 2025 UK Houzz Remodeling & Relationships Survey was sent to registered Houzz users and fielded in July 2025. n=635.
See Related Stories:
Houzz has a directory of over 3 million home renovation and design professionals to assist with home projects. Houzz Pro provides industry professionals with a cloud-based, AI-powered project management and design software that helps them to run their businesses efficiently and profitably, including visual tools like 3D Floor Plans and Mood Boards that enable pros to help homeowners visualise their space and feel more comfortable moving forward with their project. Homeowners can also get inspired by the more than 25 million photos of professionally designed interiors and exteriors for inspiration.
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