1、HOUZZ RESEARCH2026 UK Houzz State of the Industry 2026 UK Houzz State of the Industry Study|Houzz Inc.2026 Outlook 2025 in Focus2023 U.S.Houzz Kitchen Trends StudyContents 03 09 22026 UK Houzz State of the Industry Study|Houzz Inc.3Big IdeasPros Enter 2026 with Divided OutlookMore than half of archi

2、tects(55%)and interior designers(54%)report a good or very good outlook for 2026,a notable increase compared to last year,when optimism stood at 33%and 45%,respectively.In contrast,only 32%of design and build firms share that level of optimism,while 47%expect the year to be poor or very poor.This co

3、mes after a challenging 2025 for many firms.Nearly three-quarters of design and build firms and interior designers(73%each)say their 2025 gross revenues fell short of expectations,along with more than half of architects(55%).Signs of Stabilisation in 2025 PerformanceWhile many firms reported revenue

4、 and profit declines in 2025,year-on-year comparisons suggest conditions may be easing.The share of businesses reporting revenue increases rose(38%versus 34%in 2024),and those reporting revenue decreases dipped slightly compared with 2024(45%versus 47%).Profitability also improved,with fewer firms r

5、eporting declines(47%versus 62%in 2024)and the share reporting increases rising slightly(27%versus 26%in 2024).Firms Align on Improving Efficiency and Sales ProcessesAs firms navigate ongoing cost pressures and demand uncertainty,many are prioritising operational improvements in 2026.Increasing effi

6、ciency is the leading investment area across sectors,with 65%of design and build firms,57%of interior designers and 56%of architects dedicating resources to streamline processes and improve productivity.Design and build firms are also focused on reducing costs and risks(53%),while architects and int