The 2023 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study shows the growing popularity of sustainable features. It’s valuable information to share with clients planning upgrades, given that 92% of homeowners incorporated such features during a kitchen renovation. Top kitchen sustainability picks include: LED bulbs (65%) Energy-efficient appliances (61%) Light dimmers (43%) Water-efficient fixtures (34%) Energy-efficient windows (27%). VOC-free paints, finishes, and coatings (21%) The most frequently cited reason for picking such options is their cost-effectiveness (74%). For clients wanting to boost home

Increasingly, homeowners and buyers are focused on the effects of climate change when making homebuying decisions, according to a recent Green Builder Media survey . For example, 55% of respondents said they’ve considered moving due to climate change, and just under 60% expressed concern about how climate change will affect the value of their homes and communities. The survey of 1,200 consumers across the United States – the majority of whom were Millennials – also identified healthy, connected, resilient, net zero (energy, water, and carbon), all-electric, and solar as important