Spending Trends

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Homeowner diligently performing maintenance and smaller renovation projects in a sunlit living room, reflecting strong spending on home upkeep.

Home Renovation Spending Stays Strong Despite Inflation and Smaller Projects

In 2025, 76% of homeowners cited maintaining or repairing their existing homes as the top reason for improvement activity, marking a significant departure from aspirational remodels, according to Hard

Olivia Hart·June 21, 2026

Contrast between a high-end luxury kitchen renovation and a more modest bathroom update, illustrating diverging homeowner spending trends.

Home Improvement

Houzz report: Homeowners plan pullback from $20K median spend

While the median home renovation spend held steady at $20,000 in 2025, the top 10% of projects soared to $150,000 or more, a 7% rise from $140,000 in 2024, according to Hardware Retailing and Family H

Ethan Rowe·April 30, 2026