Homeowners Prioritize Projects That Boost Curb Appeal
Among homeowners renovating their outdoor spaces, nearly half (46%) upgraded the front of their home, suggesting that curb appeal continues to be a priority. In fact, over half cited “improving aesthetics” as their top objective when investing in outdoor projects, according to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study.
Of the homeowners who invested in exterior accents to enhance their curb appeal (31%), trimwork was the leading focus (59%), followed by columns or pillars (38%), awnings (25%), beams (19%), window flower boxes (18%) and shutters (15%).
White was the leading trim color chosen among homeowners (28%), followed by black (22%) and green (13%). The majority of renovating homeowners chose contrasting wall and trim colors (71%).
Seven in 10 homeowners upgraded their front door during renovations (70%). Wood was the most popular front door material (32%), followed by lited doors that include glass (26%) and fiberglass clad exterior doors with a wood or wood composite interior (18%).
Renovating homeowners opted to make a statement with a wide range of colors for their front doors, led by black (24%) and red (22%). White (18%), blue (13%), green (11%) and gold (7%) were also popular. Along with front door improvements, 1 in 8 homeowners upgrading outdoor features added new house numbers (12%).
Along with exterior accents, many homeowners upgraded their outdoor areas with softscape features such as plants, shrubs or trees (77%), beds or borders (66%), planters or planter boxes (46%) and lawns (27%). Hardscape features included upgrades to paths, stairs or steps (46%), patios or terraces (39%) and fences or property borders (23%).
For homeowners pursuing more significant exterior upgrades, nearly 3 in 5 homeowners upgraded their home’s wall surface (58%). Roofing (44%), windows and skylights (42%) and exterior doors (42%) were common projects, as well.
Wood was the leading wall surface material, with nearly a quarter of homeowners choosing natural wood (23%), used as lap (53%), vertical (49%) or shingle (24%) siding.
Though many homeowners chose a pop of color for their front doors, the majority stuck with neutrals when it came to exterior wall colors including white (23%), gray (19%) and beige (10%). However, a small but significant share chose colorful shades such as green (8%), blue (4%), red (3%), yellow (3%) and orange (1%).
Among renovating homeowners with a roofing project, nearly two-thirds completely replaced their roof (64%). The most common materials included asphalt-dimensional shingles (34%) and asphalt-3-tab shingles (19%).
More than 2 in 5 homeowners upgraded windows or skylights (42%). Of those, two-thirds fully replaced their windows (66%). Full vinyl was by far the most popular material for upgraded windows, chosen by over half of homeowners (52%).
For additional information on outdoor renovation and design trends, check out the complete 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study at this link and find products related to the trends on the Houzz Shop.
Houzz empowers industry professionals and homeowners with the tools they need to make every project a success. The company’s cloud-based, AI-powered project management and design software, Houzz Pro, helps pros win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their businesses efficiently and profitably. Houzz Pro also provides their clients with 24/7 access to project information, 3D visualizations and financial tools. With Houzz, people can get inspired from more than 25 million photos of professionally designed interiors and exteriors, including completed outdoor projects, and hire from over 3 million home remodeling and design professionals, including landscape contractors, landscape architects or designers, and general contractors. They can also buy products for every style and budget, including items for the outdoors from rugs and furniture to lighting and sheds.
*The 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study is a report of homeowners who are in the midst of, are planning or recently completed an outdoor renovation. The online survey was fielded to U.S. Houzz users in May 2024, and included 1,106 respondents.
Cover image credit: Shaddock Custom Builders & Developers (design & construction) | Covert & Associates (architecture) | E.Rorie Interiors (interior design) | © Lauren Logan Photography
For additional information on outdoor renovation and design trends, check out the complete 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study at this link and find products related to the trends on the Houzz Shop.
Houzz empowers industry professionals and homeowners with the tools they need to make every project a success. The company’s cloud-based, AI-powered project management and design software, Houzz Pro, helps pros win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their businesses efficiently and profitably. Houzz Pro also provides their clients with 24/7 access to project information, 3D visualizations and financial tools. With Houzz, people can get inspired from more than 25 million photos of professionally designed interiors and exteriors, including completed outdoor projects, and hire from over 3 million home remodeling and design professionals, including landscape contractors, landscape architects or designers, and general contractors. They can also buy products for every style and budget, including items for the outdoors from rugs and furniture to lighting and sheds.
*The 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study is a report of homeowners who are in the midst of, are planning or recently completed an outdoor renovation. The online survey was fielded to U.S. Houzz users in May 2024, and included 1,106 respondents.
Cover image credit: Shaddock Custom Builders & Developers (design & construction) | Covert & Associates (architecture) | E.Rorie Interiors (interior design) | © Lauren Logan Photography
