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Houzz released findings from its 2026 U.S. Houzz Renovation Plans Report, revealing that renovation demand remains resilient despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
Around 91% of homeowners say they will move forward with a planned renovation in 2026. Of those who plan to remodel, 67% report they will keep or even expand their project scope, and 33% are unsure if they will change the scope of their project or keep it as originally planned.
In 2025, 44% of homeowners completed renovation projects, 42% have started or are about to start a project and 14% are cancelling their projects.
“Homeowners are committed to their planned projects in 2026, fully aware of the challenges ahead,” says Marine Sargsyan, Houzz head of economic research. “Since 2012, home equity has grown faster than mortgage debt, giving homeowners financial flexibility to invest in their spaces. At the same time, a shortage of U.S. housing supply persists and the housing stock is aging, with half of the homes being 40 years old or older. These long-term structural trends, paired with homeowners’ desire to stay put and personalize their living spaces, continue to support renovation activity, even as they navigate inflation and a shifting economic landscape.”
The report says households earning $150,000–$200,000 are more confident in moving ahead with renovations in 2026, while lower incomes, between $50,000 and $100,000, are only 32% very confident.
The majority of homeowners expect some challenges during their project (93%), with rising product and material costs topping the list (63%), followed by higher labor costs (31%) and finding available professionals (25%).
To read the full report, click here.
