- Bold and expressive color schemes - Searches for “color drenching” - when one shade is used on walls, trim and furniture - are up 325% compared to last year. “Cool color scheme” searches are up 206%, and interest in “warm color scheme” has increased 140%.
- Vintage inspiration - Vintage design is becoming more popular, as homeowners embrace its character and charm. Houzz searches for “vintage bathroom vanities” jumped four times higher year-over-year, while searches for “vintage living room” are up 104%.
- Warm metal accents - More people are looking to add gold and copper accents to their homes right now, as “copper pendant lighting” searches are up 250% and those for “gold bathroom vanity lights” have climbed 60%. Copper kitchen sinks and range hoods are also popular design trends.
- French country - This romantic style is surging in popularity, with searches for “French country bathrooms” up 54% and those for “French country chandeliers” soared 287%.
- Wood-drenched spaces - Homeowners also want to add more wood elements, including “wood paneled offices” and “woven wood shades.” The biggest spike in searches has been for “living rooms with light hardwood floors,” which are up 400%.
- Beverage stations - Summer is the season for hosting and entertaining, so homeowners are upping their game. Searches for “dedicated whiskey bars” have jumped 82% and “coffee bars” are up 19%. People are also interested in “beverage and wine fridges,” “small wet bars” and “stylish beverage bars.”
- Fun zones - More folks also want a space for pure play for entertaining at home. They’re looking for “putting greens” 70% more, and searches for “poker tables” have climbed 77%, while “Lego rooms,” “billiard rooms” and “video game rooms” have also spiked.
Research shows homeowners are focused on entertaining, with more interest in adding beverage stations, game rooms, and welcoming space