One of the leading online platforms for home design, decorating and renovating, Houzz UK has been helping homeowners create beautiful homes for many years. So, when they undertake a home trends survey, particularly in the bathroom, the industry can often discover a lot from their findings.
From 2022 to 2023, Houzz collected findings from a dedicated survey that included 419 homeowners in the UK. Providing a list of percentages, the results reflected the proportion of homeowners who have updated or were updating their bathroom as part of a planned renovation during this time period.
Here, The Bathroom Showroom briefly examines some of the most fascinating findings from the Houzz 2023 UK Bathroom Trends Survey. Taking the most popular bathroom fittings and fixtures from each category, we highlight some interesting results regarding bathroom upgrades.
During 2022 to 2023:
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91% of homeowners upgraded their basins as a major feature of their bathroom, with 90% upgrading their wall finishings
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85% of homeowners added a new ventilation fan system to their bathroom
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35% of homeowners opted for a contemporary bathroom style, and 33% chose a modern style
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29% of homeowners chose a shower over bath set-up
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78% of homeowners added a rain/waterfall shower head feature
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35% of homeowners chose an alcove bath (bordered by three walls) with 34% selecting a freestanding flat bottom bath
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43% of homeowners looked for space for two as their primary bath feature
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63% of homeowners went for a double-flush toilet type
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28% of homeowners sought out bidet functionality in their toilet choice with 27% looking to automatic/hands-free flushing
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60% of homeowners bought a stock vanity unit (pre-manufactured, pre-assembled)
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54% of homeowners preferred vanity unit features were soft close drawers, with soft close doors chosen by 47% of homeowners
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39% of homeowners considered white to be the preferable vanity unit colour
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72% of homeowners utilised ceramic or porcelain wall finishes for the outside of the shower (tile or other)
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33% of homeowners chose white as their wall colour outside of the shower
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34% of homeowners went for a white wall colour inside of the shower
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45% of homeowners chose ceramic or porcelain for their flooring material outside of the shower (tile or other)
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77% of homeowners made ceiling lights their priority in the bathroom
The Bathroom Trade is Perfectly Placed to Help Homeowners Create Dream Bathrooms
Overall, for those in the bathroom trade, the findings from Houzz’s survey are helpful in highlighting the need for quality bathroom professionals to aid homeowners with the need to update, modernise, and create more functional large bathroom spaces in the home.
If you’re interested in finding out more about this survey, The Houzz UK Bathroom Trends Study 2023 can be found here.
If you're looking to help your customers install their dream bathroom, speak to us at the bathroom showroom. With over 280 showrooms and a renowned history of working with the trade, we're the experts in all things bathrooms.