HOME IMPROVEMENT TRENDS

11 Getting Personal

More time at home – and new home sales –is boosting demand design and décor items which bring a more personalized vibe to homes. 12

As desire for healthier homes has many people filling their homes with plants and ‘living décor.’

Decluttering and organizing continues as many seek to minimize stress and support multifunctional spaces.

With many homeowners anticipating working from home permanently, many are investing in home offices, fitness areas and study spaces.

Many people are showing a willingness to investing high quality storage solution which deliver style and function.

Smart Home tech is moving mainstream as people become more confident in its benefits and ease of use.

Many people are most interested in selfinstall smart home solutions that boost streaming, safety and cost savings.

People continue to be concerned about smart tech’s potential impact on their family’s privacy.

A renew commitment to cooking and eating at home has more families exploring kitchen upgrades.

Increased focus on self-care (and accommodating more crowded home spaces) is boosting bathroom re-dos.

22 THE WHY BEHIND THE BUY

Durability, value and flair will continue as the most critical purchase influencers.

23 THE EASE OF E-COMM

Convenience, savings, and product variety will support online shopping for home goods.

With retail selected most often as the preferred home goods shopping environment, foot traffic will surge as more shoppers are vaccinated.