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2017 IE Houzz Landscape Trends Study
Houzz Research
21 March 2018
Findings from a survey of 376 IE homeowners on Houzz about their recent or planned outdoor renovation projects
PERSONALISATION IS KEY: One-third of homeowners who are renovating their outdoor spaces are motivated by recently having purchased a home and wanting to make it their own (30%). Other top motivations include finally having the time to do it (28%) and finally having the financial means (24%).
OUTDOOR LIVING ROOMS: Renovating homeowners are relaxing and spending time with their families in their outdoor spaces (62% and 48%, respectively), creating comfortable spaces with purchases such as outdoor dining furniture and barbecues (47% and 37%, respectively). One in 20 is investing in outdoor kitchen equipment, such as a grill and built-in cabinetry, a sink, and/or a refrigerator (5%).
NEIGHBOUR-FRIENDLY: One in seven homeowners reports interacting more with neighbours after landscaping upgrades. Top interactions range from small talk (65%) and exchanging courtesy greetings (58%) to helping when needed (37%) to sharing drinks or meals with each other (28% and 14%, respectively).
LIGHTING GOES SMART: Over half of homeowners are updating lighting during their outdoor projects (53%). Of those making this upgrade, one in ten is installing “smart” lighting that can be controlled from a mobile device (11%). Other top types are LEDs, solar, and low-voltage lighting.
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OUTDOOR LIVING ROOMS: Renovating homeowners are relaxing and spending time with their families in their outdoor spaces (62% and 48%, respectively), creating comfortable spaces with purchases such as outdoor dining furniture and barbecues (47% and 37%, respectively). One in 20 is investing in outdoor kitchen equipment, such as a grill and built-in cabinetry, a sink, and/or a refrigerator (5%).
NEIGHBOUR-FRIENDLY: One in seven homeowners reports interacting more with neighbours after landscaping upgrades. Top interactions range from small talk (65%) and exchanging courtesy greetings (58%) to helping when needed (37%) to sharing drinks or meals with each other (28% and 14%, respectively).
LIGHTING GOES SMART: Over half of homeowners are updating lighting during their outdoor projects (53%). Of those making this upgrade, one in ten is installing “smart” lighting that can be controlled from a mobile device (11%). Other top types are LEDs, solar, and low-voltage lighting.
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