NKBA Forecasting Moderate Revenue Gains for 2026

In its new Kitchen and Bath Market Index for the first quarter of 2026, the organization sees some positive signs for the business. Kitchen and bath companies are forecasting moderate revenue gains for 2026, with more projecting low-to-mid-single-digit growth averaging 3.6 percent, the organization said. Retailers are the most positive, forecasting a 6 percent increase, […]

Tech Gains as Factor in Bathroom Design: New Report

As with every room in the house, new technologies are driving bathroom design, but wood is also gaining in popularity. A new study on bath design trends points to a number of key technological areas that will influence builders going forward. It also identified several materials and color preferences that homeowners say they want in […]

New Houzz Study Points to Five Big Home Improvement Trends

The just-released Houzz & Home Study identifies the top home improvement projects that homeowners did in 2024. Houzz, the online resource for both professional builders and homeowners, identified five home renovation projects that were the top jobs last year, based on its latest survey of the field. It found that the overall median spend among […]

Over Half of Homeowners Plan to Renovate in Next Five Years

The housing market may still be struggling but existing homeowners have big plans in store for renovations. A new, just-released study reports that 58 percent of homeowners say they plan to make renovations on their homes within the next five years, providing positive news for the building trade which remains stymied by the slump in […]