Thumbtack Reports Homeowners Are Remodeling Over Moving

Are you still dreaming about your next home renovation project? According to the home improvement pros at Thumbtack, the app that connects you to professional contractors, this winter is an optimal time to start those home improvement projects.

Their newest report discusses how homeowners stay put and invest in their current homes instead of searching for new ones. With mortgage rates still on the rise, more homeowners are looking to turn their current house into their dream home, especially before the holidays hit, as opposed to moving.

Along with this, the experts at Thumbtack have seen a few trending spots homeowners are most looking to refresh. These are some of the best places to start if your home could use some love.

The first room homeowners are looking to renovate this fall? The kitchen.

According to Thumbtack, natural minimalism is still on the rise. Wood cabinets and organic stone countertops are this year’s classic, simple design pairing.

Most renovators aren’t just looking for a style upgrade, though—new cabinet installations are popular right now, as homeowners look for ways to add more storage space to their homes. 

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Once those new kitchen cabinets are filled, renovations turn to closets and garages for additional storage solutions.

Closet remodels are up more than 50%, with built-in shelving being one of the top renovation choices. Garage additions and garage remodels are the best way to add the most extra storage space to a home (especially handy for the holidays). 

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Bathrooms are another major renovation focus this year. Other than upgrading faucets and fixtures, over 50% of Thumbtack’s bathroom renovations come from homeowners looking for a bathroom