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Renovations Continue; Few on Hold: Nearly half of homeowners have completed or expect to finish their projects in 2025 (44%), and another one in five are mid-renovation (21%). A further 8% plan to start before 2026 and 13% plan to start in 2026. Only 14% are holding off or canceling. Among those holding off, top reasons cited for delaying or cancelling include that projects are not urgent (37%) or that timing (weather, work, etc.) is not ideal (30%). Other concerns included high prices (17%), budget constraints (17%) and economic uncertainty (16%).
Homeowners Move Forward With Confidence: More than 9 in 10 U.S. homeowners (91%) say they will move forward with their planned renovation projects in 2026. Of those who plan to remodel, 67% report they will keep or even expand their project scope. Among households earning $150,000–$200,000, 64% describe themselves as very confident about moving ahead with renovations heading into 2026. By contrast, among households earning between $50,000 and $100,000, only 32% reported being very confident.
Homeowners Rely on Pros for Renovations: More than 9 in 10 homeowners plan to work with professionals in 2026 (93%) and that number is even more widespread among projects of $50,000+. General contractors (55%), builders (33%), kitchen and bath designers (30%), and interior designers (20%) are the most common professionals hired for projects. Specialty contractors such as electricians (52%) and plumbers (35%) also rank among the most frequently sought.
Homeowners Are Aware of Challenges Ahead: More than 9 in 10 homeowners expect some form of challenge in 2026, led by the rising cost of products and materials (63%), which remains the top concern. Higher labor costs (31%) and difficulty finding available professionals (25%) follow. Homeowners also anticipate disruptions tied to material availability (25%), day-to-day life (24%), and design decisions (22%).
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Renovations Continue; Few on Hold: Nearly half of homeowners have completed or expect to finish their projects in 2025 (44%), and another one in five are mid-renovation (21%). A further 8% plan to start before 2026 and 13% plan to start in 2026. Only 14% are holding off or canceling. Among those holding off, top reasons cited for delaying or cancelling include that projects are not urgent (37%) or that timing (weather, work, etc.) is not ideal (30%). Other concerns included high prices (17%), budget constraints (17%) and economic uncertainty (16%).
Homeowners Move Forward With Confidence: More than 9 in 10 U.S. homeowners (91%) say they will move forward with their planned renovation projects in 2026. Of those who plan to remodel, 67% report they will keep or even expand their project scope. Among households earning $150,000–$200,000, 64% describe themselves as very confident about moving ahead with renovations heading into 2026. By contrast, among households earning between $50,000 and $100,000, only 32% reported being very confident.
Homeowners Rely on Pros for Renovations: More than 9 in 10 homeowners plan to work with professionals in 2026 (93%) and that number is even more widespread among projects of $50,000+. General contractors (55%), builders (33%), kitchen and bath designers (30%), and interior designers (20%) are the most common professionals hired for projects. Specialty contractors such as electricians (52%) and plumbers (35%) also rank among the most frequently sought.
Homeowners Are Aware of Challenges Ahead: More than 9 in 10 homeowners expect some form of challenge in 2026, led by the rising cost of products and materials (63%), which remains the top concern. Higher labor costs (31%) and difficulty finding available professionals (25%) follow. Homeowners also anticipate disruptions tied to material availability (25%), day-to-day life (24%), and design decisions (22%).
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