PERSONALIZATION IS KEY: One-third of homeowners who are renovating their outdoor spaces are motivated by recently having purchased a home and wanting to make it their own (33%). Other top motivations include something’s breaking down (30%) and finally having the time to do it (25%).
EXTENSION OF LIVING SPACES: Renovating homeowners are relaxing and entertaining in their outdoor spaces (71% and 40%, respectively), creating comfortable spaces with purchases such as outdoor lounge and dining furniture (37% and 31%, respectively). Nearly one in 10 is investing in outdoor kitchen equipment, such as a grill and built-in cabinetry, a sink, and/or a refrigerator (7%).
NEIGHBOUR-FRIENDLY: One in seven homeowners reports interacting more with neighbours post-landscaping update. Top neighbour interactions range from small talk (70%) and exchanging courtesy greetings (69%) to helping when needed (40%) to sharing drinks or meals with each other (38% and 25%, respectively).
LIGHTING GOES SMART: Nearly half of homeowners are updating lighting during their outdoor projects (48%). Of those making this upgrade, one in five is installing “smart” lighting that can be controlled from a mobile device (17%). Other top types are LEDs, solar, and low-voltage lighting.
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EXTENSION OF LIVING SPACES: Renovating homeowners are relaxing and entertaining in their outdoor spaces (71% and 40%, respectively), creating comfortable spaces with purchases such as outdoor lounge and dining furniture (37% and 31%, respectively). Nearly one in 10 is investing in outdoor kitchen equipment, such as a grill and built-in cabinetry, a sink, and/or a refrigerator (7%).
NEIGHBOUR-FRIENDLY: One in seven homeowners reports interacting more with neighbours post-landscaping update. Top neighbour interactions range from small talk (70%) and exchanging courtesy greetings (69%) to helping when needed (40%) to sharing drinks or meals with each other (38% and 25%, respectively).
LIGHTING GOES SMART: Nearly half of homeowners are updating lighting during their outdoor projects (48%). Of those making this upgrade, one in five is installing “smart” lighting that can be controlled from a mobile device (17%). Other top types are LEDs, solar, and low-voltage lighting.
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