U.S. home reference
Home furnishings, renovation & lighting statistics.
Current figures for the home market, gathered in one place for writers, shoppers, and design-minded readers.
Last updated October 30, 2026
At a glance
The numbers behind the rooms people invest in.
From renovation budgets to the continued shift toward online retail, these figures offer a factual snapshot of how U.S. households are spending on home life. Each statistic links directly to its original source and keeps its source date close at hand.
Use the individual sections below to cite a specific figure, or read the source notes for the survey scope and reporting context behind the numbers.
$81,905
Average annual household spending
U.S. consumer units spent an average of $81,905 in 2025, a 4.3% increase from 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures 2025 ↗Source date: October 29, 202633.9%
Share of spending devoted to housing
Housing was the largest household spending category in 2025, averaging $27,790 per consumer unit.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures 2025 ↗Source date: October 29, 2026138.0M
U.S. consumer units counted in the survey
The 2025 Consumer Expenditure Survey represented 137.994 million U.S. consumer units.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures 2025 ↗Source date: October 29, 2026$2,355
Annual household furnishings and equipment spending
Consumer units spent an average of $2,355 on household furnishings and equipment in 2025.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Expenditures 2025 ↗Source date: October 29, 202654%
Homeowners who renovated in 2025
In Houzz’s 2026 study, 54% of surveyed U.S. homeowners reported renovating and 52% reported decorating in 2025.
Houzz Research, 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study ↗Source date: April 22, 2026$20,000
Median renovation spend in 2025
The surveyed homeowners’ median renovation spend held at $20,000 in 2025, while the 90th percentile reached $150,000.
Houzz Research, 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study ↗Source date: April 22, 202650%
Homeowners planning projects in 2026
Half of homeowners surveyed said they planned a project in 2026. Their median planned renovation spend was $15,000.
Houzz Research, 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study ↗Source date: April 22, 202617.1%
Share of retail sales made online
E-commerce represented 17.1% of seasonally adjusted U.S. retail sales in the second quarter of 2026, totaling $340.2 billion.
U.S. Census Bureau, Quarterly Retail E-Commerce Sales ↗Source date: August 18, 20261.221M
Annual pace of new housing starts
Privately owned housing starts ran at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,221,000 in September 2026. Single-family starts accounted for 859,000 of that rate.
U.S. Census Bureau, New Residential Construction ↗Source date: October 20, 20261.400M
Annual pace of new home permits
Privately owned housing units authorized by building permits ran at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,400,000 in September 2026, including 845,000 single-family authorizations.
U.S. Census Bureau, New Residential Construction ↗Source date: October 20, 202680 CRI
Recommended minimum color rendering for interiors
The U.S. Department of Energy says a minimum color rendering index of 80 is recommended for interior lighting.
U.S. Department of Energy, LED Basics ↗Source date: Accessed August 31, 2026120+ lm/W
Future efficiency level for common lightbulbs
A Department of Energy rule raises the efficiency level for common lightbulbs from 45 lumens per watt to more than 120, with manufacturer compliance beginning July 25, 2028.
U.S. Department of Energy, General Service Lamps rule ↗Source date: April 14, 2024Methodology & sources
How to read this page.
This page brings together publicly available U.S. data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Houzz Research. It does not estimate market totals or combine figures from different studies into new statistics.
Survey findings describe the respondents studied, while federal sources describe the reporting period and category used. Figures are updated when a source releases a newer comparable result.
Cite this page
Hestia. “Home Furnishings, Renovation & Lighting Statistics.” Updated October 30, 2026. https://hestiahome.shop/home-furnishings-statistics
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