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Private spending on home improvements

Published: 07 March 2025

Key Metrics

Private spending on home improvements

Total (2025)

280 $ billion

Annualized Growth 2020-25

0.8 %

Definition of Private spending on home improvements

This driver measures private spending on home improvements, upgrades and repairs. This type of spending is a component of the value of residential construction, more formally known as private investment in residential structures. The data for this driver is sourced from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and is presented in chained 2017 dollars.

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Recent Trends – Private spending on home improvements

Over the past decade, private spending on home improvements has been shaped by economic recovery, rising home values and evolving consumer preferences. As housing markets strengthened, homeowners increasingly invested in their properties, focusing on renovations that enhanced functionality and aesthetics. The growing popularity of energy-efficient upgrades and smart home technologies also drove spending, as homeowners sought to modernize their spaces. Additionally, with greater access to home equity financing, many undertook larger-scale projects, reflecting a shift toward more ambitious and personalized renovations. These trends underscored a broader cultural emphasis on creating comfortable and sustainable living environments.

The pandemic brought significant changes to home improvement spending. With people spending more time at home, many redirected discretionary income toward enhancing their living spaces. Home offices, outdoor living areas and multipurpose spaces became priorities as lifestyles adapted to remote work and social distancing. This surge in demand for renovations reflected a desire to improve both functionality and quality of life at home. However, as the pandemic eased, spending patterns began to normalize, with homeowners shifting focus from lifestyle-driven projects back to maintenance and necessary repairs.

More recently, economic conditions have continued to influence home improvement trends. Rising interest rates have discouraged homeowners from moving, prompting many to invest in upgrading their current homes instead of purchasing new ones. Maintenance and repair projects have become a primary focus as aging homes require upkeep. Additionally, there has been a growing preference for professional renovations over DIY projects, reflecting a desire for higher-quality results and more complex upgrades. These factors suggest that private spending on home improvements remains resilient despite broader economic challenges.

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5-Year Outlook – Private spending on home improvements

Looking ahead, private spending on home improvements is expected to be influenced by several key ...

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