Front and back yards are a choice: In most surveyed countries,* more than one in five homeowners who are renovating their outdoor space report they are focusing on their front yards. Interestingly, nearly two in three Russian renovating homeowners are opting for that upgrade location (64%). British homeowners upgrading their outdoor space really seem to love their back yards (84%) vs. other countries (40%-78%) . Italy is standing out with only one in four opting for back yard upgrades (23%).
Getting to know your neighbors: Across the globe, increased neighborly interaction is apparent following an outdoor renovation, with more than one in ten interacting more with their neighbors. The friendliest country seems to be the U.S. with 18% increased interaction, and the smallest increase in interaction is among those who upgraded their outdoor projects in Italy and France (each 12%, respectively)
Professional help: Many homeowners in countries across the globe turn to professional help when upgrading their outdoor space. More than two-thirds of Australians hire professionals for outdoor upgrades (69%). Other countries are range between 46%-67% professional hiring frequency, with Denmark showing the least overall pro hiring (37%)
Awards go to: Sweden – for most frequent lighting upgrades during outdoor projects (71% vs. 24%-69% for all other countries)
Canada – for most frequent existing lawn among renovating homeowner who are upgrading their outdoor project (80% vs. 25%-78% for other countries)
Italy– for most frequent outdoor element upgrades, with one in five opting for outdoor kitchens with a grill and built-in cabinetry, sinks or refrigerators (20%) vs. 3%-18% in other countries.
* Houzz Research studies trends in the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.Download the Full Report
Getting to know your neighbors: Across the globe, increased neighborly interaction is apparent following an outdoor renovation, with more than one in ten interacting more with their neighbors. The friendliest country seems to be the U.S. with 18% increased interaction, and the smallest increase in interaction is among those who upgraded their outdoor projects in Italy and France (each 12%, respectively)
Professional help: Many homeowners in countries across the globe turn to professional help when upgrading their outdoor space. More than two-thirds of Australians hire professionals for outdoor upgrades (69%). Other countries are range between 46%-67% professional hiring frequency, with Denmark showing the least overall pro hiring (37%)
Awards go to: Sweden – for most frequent lighting upgrades during outdoor projects (71% vs. 24%-69% for all other countries)
Canada – for most frequent existing lawn among renovating homeowner who are upgrading their outdoor project (80% vs. 25%-78% for other countries)
Italy– for most frequent outdoor element upgrades, with one in five opting for outdoor kitchens with a grill and built-in cabinetry, sinks or refrigerators (20%) vs. 3%-18% in other countries.
* Houzz Research studies trends in the U.S.A., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Download the Full Report