With the holiday season fast approaching and, for many, the first year without Covid-19 restrictions, homeowners are getting ready to celebrate. Houzz identified emerging trends for this holiday season based on the latest search insights* from its community of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and remodeling and design professionals. The trends reflect a desire to entertain and host guests, plus an interest in cozy spaces to hunker down in as the weather gets colder.

Preparing for Guests
After more than two years of Covid-19 restrictions, we are seeing homeowners excited to host guests again this holiday season. After many turned their guest bedroom into an office in 2020, homeowners on Houzz are now searching for ways to make it work more efficiently as both an office space and a guest room (searches for “office guest room” are up 2.5x). Other features to help with entertaining are also seeing an increase in searches on Houzz, including “hallway linen closet” (up almost 11x), “coffee station in kitchen” (up 8.5x) and “coffee and wine bar” (up 3x). And to preempt any accidental spillages over the party season, searches for “washable rugs” are up by 74%.

Cozy Living Spaces
The living room is at the heart of celebrations during the holidays. This year, homeowners are craving warm and inviting interiors, with searches on Houzz for “cozy living room” increasing by 39%. Incorporating focal points like a “living room fireplace” (up almost 5x) and cozy touches through accessories like living room pillows and lamps (up 4x and 3x, respectively) are helping to create spaces perfect for relaxing.

Getting Ready to Entertain
Gathering with family and friends looks set to be at the center of homeowners’ plans this holiday season, with basements utilized as game rooms and entertainment spaces (up 13x and 3x, respectively). Dining areas are also coming under attention, with searches on Houzz increasing for “dining room round table” (up 3x) and “dining room buffet” (up 2x). To take entertainment spaces to the next level, homeowners are searching for “wet bars” and “home theaters”, both rising in interest this year (up 45% and 44%, respectively). 

Homeowners who are looking to begin renovating or decorating their home can get inspired and find the best home professionals for their projects on Houzz and browse products on the Houzz Shop here. 

*Source: Data reflects year over year growth in U.S.-based searches on Houzz from July-September 2022 versus July-September 2021. Read the complete report here.