After spending more than a year at home, it’s no surprise renovations and DIY projects are continuing to skyrocket.From paint jobs to kitchen makeovers, many of us have been on a quest to perfect our homes.
According to previous research by GoodMove, 48 per cent of households refreshed their homes last year, spending an average of £1,640 on improvements. It wasn’t just small DIY jobs that Brits dabbled in though, with the findings also discovering that 359,013 households applied for planning permission across the UK.
To uncover more about trending renovation projects, heating specialists Stelrad analysed Pinterest search data from the beginning of 2021 to now, comparing data on different house types, rooms, and period properties.
With UK homeowners fixated on home improvement, some of the most popular renovation trends for this year include loft extensions, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and lean-tos — a brilliant way to give remote workers extra space.
Chris Harvey, head of marketing at Stelrad, comments: ‘Lean-to extensions involve adding a light, bright, conservatory-esque extension onto the back of your house. These can make your house look and feel lighter, brighter and airier. During lockdown, many of us felt claustrophobic stuck inside our homes, which seems to have pushed many of us to desire an extension of this type.’
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Elsewhere, caravans were the most searched-for property type in regards to renovations, increasing by 140 per cent in searches since the beginning of the year. This was closely followed by bungalows (12 per cent) and cottages (six per cent).
Busy dreaming up new projects? Take a look at the full list of home renovation trends.
Create a haven for insects with this beautiful wooden insect house. Hang no higher than two metres from the ground and watch as buzzing bees and insects alike use the holes to lay their eggs.
Garden Lights – Best Garden Accessories
10 Geo Shape Solar String Lights
Smart Solar very.co.uk
£14.99
Brighten up your outdoor space with these stylish solar string lights. Designed to illuminate automatically at dusk, they charge in direct sunlight. We also love that they are waterproof, too.
Outdoor Plant Pots – Best Garden Accessories
Three Oval Trough Planters
Bird bath – Best Garden Accessories
Round Terracotta Bird Bath, Green
nationaltrust.org.uk
£16.00
Give the birds somewhere to safe to drink with this round glazed terracotta bird bath. Simply place in your garden, fill with water and watch as the garden birds come to visit. Make sure you keep it topped up.
Festoon lights – Best Garden Accessories
20 Warm White Carnival Plug In Festoon Lights
Brighten up a summer’s evening with these on-trend festoon lights. Either hang around a tree, along a fence or on a festoon pole. Ideal for creating an Insta-worthy look.
Outdoor Table – Best Garden Accessories
Argos Home Ipanema Round 4 Seater Garden Table – Yellow
Argos Home argos.co.uk
£75.00
Spruce up your patio with Argos Home’s playful yellow garden table, perfect for popping drinks on when relaxing outdoors.
Garden Sculpture – Best Garden Accessories
Bluebell Handmade Recycled Metal Garden Sculpture
CHI-AFRICA notonthehighstreet.com
US$22.49
Made from recycled metals, such as car bodies and oil drums., this bluebell garden sculpture will look great nestled amongst grass and flower borders.
Fire pit – Best Garden Accessories
Industrial Fire Pit In Two Sizes
notonthehighstreet.com
£160.00
Storage boxes – Best Garden Accessories
Set of 2 Wooden Storage Boxes
gardentrading.co.uk
£40.00
Neatly hide away any bits and bobs with this set of two wooden storage boxes. Use to carry cuttings to the compost heap or keep your shed in shipshape.
Seat cushion — Best Garden Accessories
Tasselled seat cushion
Cosy up outside with this lovely tasselled seat cushion from H&M Home. With a pattern-weave front and braided tassels at each corner, it’s the perfect finishing touch to a bistro table set.
Garden Lanterns – Best Garden Accessories
Summer Lantern Candle Holder, Pink/Blue, H26 cm
John Lewis & Partners johnlewis.com
£35.00
Our summer garden parties might be looking very different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy this cheerful candle lantern.
Outdoor Rug – Best Garden Accessories
Catalpa Indoor/Outdoor Palm Leaf Rug
Rugs don’t just have to be for inside the home: bring comfort underfoot with this beautiful green outdoor rug. It has been made from polypropylene — a highly durable material that is easy to care for.
Outdoor Games – Best Garden Accessories
Chad Valley Outdoor Wooden Tension Tower Game
Chad Valley argos.co.uk
£33.00
Looking to have some phone-free fun with the family this summer? This beautiful wooden tower game is great for both indoor and outdoor use.
Garden Mirrors – Best Garden Accessories
Botanical Garden Wrought Iron Garden Mirror
A statement piece for your garden, this stunning mirror will add character, whilst also helping to bounce light in dark corners. Great for jazzing up tired-looked walls.
READ MORE: 19 garden mirrors for your outdoor space
Garden Ornament – Best Garden Accessories
Hand Blown Clear Glass Self Watering
Siyaglass amazon.co.uk
This hand-blown glass snail offers an attractive way to keep plants watered. It slowly releases water into the soil around your plants as needed, which is great news if you don’t have time to water them yourself.
Outdoor Drinks Trolley – Best Garden Accessories
Coated Metal Drinks Trolley
THE FOREST & CO notonthehighstreet.com
US$95.00
Serve up chilled beverages in style with this stylish drinks trolley. The wheels make it easy to move across decking, while the metal coating makes it waterproof.
Watering can – Best Garden Accessories
Metal watering can
Keep your outdoor plants hydrated with this stylish metal watering can. With a rounded handle at the top and narrow spout at the front, it’s also available in classic silver.
Shed Sign – Best Garden Accessories
Personalised Hanging Metal Garden Shed Sign
DELIGHTFUL LIVING notonthehighstreet.com
£32.00
This personalised hanging metal sign can be printed with bespoke wording, making it the ideal accessory for a garden, shed, allotment or veg patch. The sign comes with either a rope or suede hanger.
Floor Cushions – Best Garden Accessories
Habitat Floor Cushion – Grey
Habitat argos.co.uk
£18.00
Transform your seating area with this cosy floor cushion. Made from 100 per cent cotton, it will give your garden an instant refresh. Perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
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