2020 was a year like no other, and there were a number ofinteresting themes spanning from the pandemic on a societal level. One of the more positive elements was the increased amount of disposable income many home owners found themselves enjoying, and the consequential spending we saw from it.
According to moveiq, the amount of people searching for “paint” in 2020 increased by 77%, while DIY related searches went up by nearly half and bathroom renovations saw a big rise. Home improvements, then, were undoubtedly a big part of 2020, and with the legacy of the pandemic still in full flow, we have seen and can expect to see more of the same in 2021.
If you’re thinking of hopping aboard the home improvement bandwagon, here’s a quick guide to trends in the market right now, and how to go about applying them.
The trends of 2020
With more time and money on our hands, 2020 was the year of the fixer upper, with home renovation the dish of the day across lockdown. Google Trends data from the initial lockdown of March 2020 onwards showed a significant spike in a number of searches:
The overriding theme was that of “how to”, with lots of presumable novice DIYers looking to try their hand at a home project for the first time. Even though life is getting back to normal now, there is a new normal to consider that involves more remote working and perhaps a slightly more insular sense of living. Because of that, it’s likely that the amateur DIY enthusiasm of 2020 is still alive and well today.
This year’s themes
With our adjusted way of life in mind and a rediscovered zest for home renovations abundant, 2021 has seen a few enticing themes come to the fore. Many homeowners are looking to increase their living space as they spend more time at home than ever before. A boom in extension building has led to an increase in demand for the best Demolition Services London has to offer, for example, as people look to knock down their disused garage and replace it with a more usable room. You may also wish to replicate these other pandemic trends that have become popular:
Paying for your project
Perhaps the main reason we’ve seen such a rise in home renovation efforts since the beginning of the lockdown is the increased amount of money available to the average homeowner. With limited social opportunities, closure of retail and limited travel, many of us have found ourselves accidentally with more money to spend. Not to mention some home improvements were necessary; being stuck indoors every day. For instance, if our AC broke down, we would be able to escape it and push it off if it were not an ideal time to call in contractors, but being stuck indoors, is quite necessary for our health and welfare, especially over summer. Meaning many would look for help from companies like JAK Services (for AC Repair in Fort Worth) or similar to come and help us. Obviously, this is something many can’t do DIY, however, there are also many other DIY home improvements that are more likely to get done if we’re in the house and faced with issues every day!
Home improvements don’t tend to come cheap, but the lockdown period has helped a lot of owners to save what they need to carry out the work they want. If you’re looking to follow in their footsteps, there are a few useful ways of funding your project:
So, you know the trends, and you know how to pay for it – will you be getting on board with any home improvements in 2021?
