The Outlook For H2 2025

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Market forecasts and trade body predictions suggest a continued and potentially evolving trend in the UK home renovation market.

Firstly, energy efficiency will remain paramount. With energy prices expected to stay relatively high and the UK committed to net-zero targets, the demand for insulation, high-performance glazing and heat pumps is forecast to remain strong.

Home offices

Home offices will continue to be a big part of the home renovation market. While the initial rush for basic home office setups may have slowed down, the demand for well-designed, functional and integrated home workspaces is expected to continue – including glass room dividers. Garden rooms are also still popular.

As hybrid working solidifies, homeowners will invest in creating more permanent and comfortable office environments. Aviva’s How We Live report from February 2025 found that 26% of homeowners planning changes in the West Midlands prioritise installing a home office, highlighting the regional importance of this trend.

Improve, don’t move

Improve, don’t move will also persist. High property prices and the costs associated with moving are likely to keep the trend alive. Aviva’s report also states that almost seven million UK homeowners plan to renovate in the next two years.

Smart & secure

The integration of smart home technologies is predicted to become even more prevalent – smart doors locks offer intelligence and security. A growing environmental consciousness will likely drive demand for more sustainable renovation practices and materials. Also, homeowners will likely look to certain home renovations that focus on health and well-being at home.

Second half of 2025

While the unprecedented surge in certain home renovations during the peak of the pandemic may be slowing down, underlying drivers of energy efficiency, evolving working patterns, and the desire to improve existing homes suggest a resilient home renovation market in the UK for 2025 and beyond.

The focus is likely to shift towards more sophisticated, sustainable, and technology-integrated upgrades that offer long-term value and align with changing lifestyles and environmental concerns.

The Barbour ABI Home Improvement Index 2024 highlighted that UK households collectively invested £60 billion in repairs, maintenance, and improvements in 2021-2022, demonstrating the significant scale of this market.

Picture with thanks to the Affordable Windows Group and Decorio: Home improvement trends are set to continue with demand for internal screens and heritage garden doors such as the Decorio steel-look products in high demand. www.decorio-doors.com

The above article was contributed by www.myjobquote.co.uk

Article written by My Job Quote
18th June 2025

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