Skilled Trades Are Open to Technology, Survey Finds
Amidst the ongoing labor shortage, technology and digital tools can offer labor-saving gains, and the skilled trades are willing to embrace new tech in their jobs
Mention of Eco-Friendly Home Features Is on the Rise in Sales Listings
Home listing descriptions using eco-friendly terms have been rising over the past five years in line with growing consumer interest in the environment and energy efficiency
What Gen-Z Buyers Really Want in a Home
The fervor of planning for Millennials in the home building industry has now pivoted to Gen Z. So, what does this new generation want?
Lumber Leads Building Materials Prices Higher in March
Overall, the cost of building materials rose during March, with softwood lumber, gypsum products, and concrete all seeing price increases. Only steel mill materials saw price drops
Post-Pandemic Trends: Working From Home
A greater share of workers are still working from home than before the pandemic and they're concentrated in the information, professional, and financial services sectors
Sherwin-Williams' Kingdom Gold Color Is Making New Friends
The paints and coatings brand takes a strategic marketing approach to shine a light on an overlooked hue
Demographics
Post-Pandemic Trends: Working From Home
A greater share of workers are still working from home than before the pandemic and they're concentrated in the information, professional, and financial services sectors
Paints / Stains / Finishes
Sherwin-Williams' Kingdom Gold Color Is Making New Friends
The paints and coatings brand takes a strategic marketing approach to shine a light on an overlooked hue
Exterior
Exterior Design Trends? Homebuyer Preferences Run the Gamut
It turns out there's little national consensus when it comes to what U.S. homebuyers prefer for home exteriors
Remodeling
Home Renovation Trends Report Shows Increase in Project Spending
A recent Houzz survey finds that the median spend for kitchen and primary bath projects jumped in 2022 and increased again in 2023
Trends
These Design Trends Get the Thumbs-Down From Boomers
Whether it's garage doors dominating a home's façade, outdated smart home features, or walk-in closets off the bathroom, homeowners in their 60s, 70s, and 80s have opinions
Trends
New-Home Trends: Home Sizes Shrink Further and Personalization Has Power
The National Association of Home Builders' latest new-home trends report shows homebuyers prefer fewer square feet, more personalization, and more tech
Trends
2024 Kitchen Trends
A recent survey of U.S. homeowners by Houzz reveals that open plans are in, tech is trending, and islands are for entertaining
Home Design
Home Design With Pets in Mind
When it comes to what homebuyers want in their homes, pet-friendly features can't be ignored. Here are some design ideas to keep pets—and their owners—happy
Home Design
Seeing Red? The TikTok Trend Causing Controversy
Red may be the 'new neutral,' according to one interior designer on social media
Trends
Hottest Home Features Across the Nation
Built-in storage is popular in several southern states, water features win in drier locations, and (surprisingly) the sunken tub is making a comeback ...