1、2026 UKHouzz Kitchen TrendsRenovation and Design TrendsHouzz ResearchFindings are from 402 homeowners registered on Houzz UK.Homeowners Turn to Speciality Built-In FeaturesMore than four in five homeowners(82%)add speciality built-in features.Of those,many focus on storage with pantry cabinets(40%)a

2、nd more than 1 in 10 add a walk-in pantry(12%),or a butlers pantry or prep kitchen(11%).Meanwhile,task-specific built-ins are also popular,including beverage stations(12%),which has risen five percentage points year-on-year,and baking stations(5%).Improving Functionality Moves Projects ForwardKitche

3、n deterioration or dysfunction continues to be the number one driver for renovations(37%),ahead of personalising a recently purchased home(32%)and finally having the means to renovate(29%).Blue Takes Cabinetry Top SpotBlue is now the most popular cabinet colour in renovated kitchens(18%),followed cl

4、osely by green(17%),surpassing neutral tones like grey(12%),off-white(9%)and white(8%).Almost 1 in 10 homeowners opt for wood(9%),with medium and light tones leading(4%each),followed dark(1%).Most Homeowners Call in the ProsThe vast majority of renovating homeowners(90%)hire professionals for their

5、kitchen renovation projects.Tradespeople are the most in demand overall(58%),while kitchen designers remain the most commonly hired specialists,engaged by more than 2 in 5 renovating homeowners(42%).Homeowners Plan for Special NeedsOver half of renovating homeowners(55%)address current or future spe

6、cial needs in their kitchen renovation.Ageing-related updates rise significantly year-on-year to 25%(from 4%)for current needs and 37%(from 12%)for future needs,highlighting growing long-term planning considerations.Half of Kitchens Increase Their FootprintHalf of renovating homeowners(51%)change th