Bathroom Design
Why Homeowners Are Remodeling Their Master Bathrooms in 2019
Find out what inspires action and which types of pros are hired, according to the 2019 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study
Sometimes a master bathroom’s design can drive a homeowner a bit nuts — whether the offending element is style, function or both. Not being able to stand the master bathroom anymore is a key motivator for remodeling it, the 2019 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study found. But even more important than that is finally having the money to do so.
Read on to learn about master bathroom pet peeves, renovation triggers and pro hiring among homeowners who are renovating master bathrooms now.
Read on to learn about master bathroom pet peeves, renovation triggers and pro hiring among homeowners who are renovating master bathrooms now.
The 2019 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study includes responses from more than 1,300 registered users of Houzz who had completed a master bathroom remodel in the past 12 months, were working on one or were planning to start one in the next three months.
Finally Having the Means Is a Top Trigger for Master Bathroom Projects
The most common reason renovating homeowners cited for embarking on a master bathroom renovation was wanting to do it all along and finally having the means (35%). A close second (32%) was no longer being able to stand the existing bathroom, followed by the bathroom deteriorating or breaking down (29%).
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The most common reason renovating homeowners cited for embarking on a master bathroom renovation was wanting to do it all along and finally having the means (35%). A close second (32%) was no longer being able to stand the existing bathroom, followed by the bathroom deteriorating or breaking down (29%).
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Outdated Looks and Functional Problems Are Pet Peeves
The bathroom’s old and outdated look is an annoyance for most renovating homeowners (59%) upgrading their master baths, but respondents also cited functional inconveniences as an irritation. Thirty-eight percent were annoyed by small showers, 37% by insufficient storage and 29% by inadequate lighting. Limited counter space (28%) and poor ventilation (27%) also grated on the nerves of some renovating homeowners.
The bathroom’s old and outdated look is an annoyance for most renovating homeowners (59%) upgrading their master baths, but respondents also cited functional inconveniences as an irritation. Thirty-eight percent were annoyed by small showers, 37% by insufficient storage and 29% by inadequate lighting. Limited counter space (28%) and poor ventilation (27%) also grated on the nerves of some renovating homeowners.
Homeowners Increasingly Hire Bathroom Remodelers
Eighty-three percent of renovating homeowners hire a pro to help with their master bathroom remodel. A general contractor is the most commonly hired professional (46%), but homeowners are increasingly turning to pros who focus on bathrooms. Twenty percent of renovating homeowners are hiring a bathroom remodeler in 2019, compared with 17% in 2017. Similarly, 14% are hiring a bathroom designer now, compared with 12% two years ago.
The 2019 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study gathered information from 1,360 registered users of Houzz who reported that they were homeowners age 18 or older who had completed a master bathroom remodel or addition in the past 12 months, were currently working on one or were planning to start one in the next three months. The survey was fielded between June 19 and July 2, 2019.
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Eighty-three percent of renovating homeowners hire a pro to help with their master bathroom remodel. A general contractor is the most commonly hired professional (46%), but homeowners are increasingly turning to pros who focus on bathrooms. Twenty percent of renovating homeowners are hiring a bathroom remodeler in 2019, compared with 17% in 2017. Similarly, 14% are hiring a bathroom designer now, compared with 12% two years ago.
The 2019 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study gathered information from 1,360 registered users of Houzz who reported that they were homeowners age 18 or older who had completed a master bathroom remodel or addition in the past 12 months, were currently working on one or were planning to start one in the next three months. The survey was fielded between June 19 and July 2, 2019.
Find a bathroom remodeler near you
Download the full study here
More on Houzz
Top Styles, Colors and Upgrades for Master Bath Remodels in 2019
Find a pro to work on your bathroom remodel
Shop for bathroom products
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