Bathroom & Vanity Renovation Statistics 2026: Spending, Storage and Self-Care
A source-led 2026 reference on U.S. bathroom renovation spending, storage, lighting, self-care and professional hiring based on the latest Houzz Bathroom Trends Study.
Bathroom remodeling data now says more than what people spend. It shows how storage, lighting, self-care and future needs shape the room, making the bathroom one of the clearest intersections between design and daily beauty routines.
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What matters most
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The 2026 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study surveyed 1,619 U.S. homeowners with a recent, current or near-term primary/full bathroom project.
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Median national bathroom-upgrade spending was $15,000 in 2025; major remodels had a $25,000 median.
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Half of renovating homeowners said they spent more time in the bathroom after upgrades.
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Twenty-eight percent used the upgraded bathroom for beauty and pampering routines.
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Among features helping homeowners relax, organized storage was cited by 67%, natural light by 40% and dimmable lighting by 39%.
Methodology first: who the 2026 bathroom study represents
The 2026 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study is based on 1,619 Houzz users age 18 or older who were U.S. homeowners and had completed, were currently working on, or planned to start a primary bathroom or full guest/family bathroom remodel or addition within the study window.
The survey was fielded in August 2026. These findings describe bathroom renovators in the Houzz respondent population, not every U.S. household. That distinction should travel with any statistic quoted from the study.
Bathroom renovation spending rebounded in 2025
Houzz reports that the national median spend on bathroom upgrades reached $15,000 in 2025, up from $13,000 in 2024 and back to the 2023 median.
Major remodels, defined by Houzz as projects in which at least the shower was upgraded, had a median spend of $25,000. The top 10% of bathroom projects reached $70,000.
| Bathroom project measure | 2025 figure |
|---|---|
| Median spend, all bathroom upgrades | $15,000 |
| Median spend, major remodels | $25,000 |
| Top 10% of projects | $70,000 |
| Median major remodel, 100+ sq ft | $30,000 |
| Median major remodel, under 100 sq ft | $18,000 |
Small bathrooms and large bathrooms show different spending profiles
For major remodels, bathrooms of 100 square feet or more had a $30,000 median spend, while bathrooms under 100 square feet had an $18,000 median.
The top 10% of major projects reached at least $75,000 in larger bathrooms and $44,000 in smaller bathrooms. Researchers should keep bathroom size and project scope attached to spending comparisons.
Half of renovators say they spend more time in the upgraded bathroom
Fifty percent of renovating homeowners said they spend more time in the bathroom after upgrades. That is useful context for why storage, lighting and daily-use zones matter beyond resale or visual design.
More than a quarter, 28%, reported using the upgraded bathroom for beauty and pampering routines, while 23% used it for rest and relaxation.
| Post-renovation use | Share of renovating homeowners |
|---|---|
| Spend more time in bathroom | 50% |
| Beauty and pampering routines | 28% |
| Rest and relaxation | 23% |
Organized storage is strongly associated with bathroom relaxation
When Houzz asked which features help homeowners relax, cleanliness led at 76% and a spacious shower followed at 71%. Organized storage was cited by 67%.
That makes storage a researchable design variable, not merely a decorative afterthought. Natural light was cited by 40% and dimmable lighting by 39%.
| Feature supporting relaxation | Share |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness | 76% |
| Spacious shower | 71% |
| Organized storage | 67% |
| Natural light | 40% |
| Dimmable lighting | 39% |
Bathroom projects increasingly plan for future needs
Seventy-one percent of renovating homeowners addressed special needs in their bathroom projects. Among those respondents, 55% expected those needs to arise five or more years in the future.
For projects focused on aging in place, Houzz reports frequent adoption of grab bars, nonslip flooring and low-curb showers. Those figures belong to the special-needs subset and should not be generalized to every bathroom renovation.
Shower enlargement is a major remodeling priority
Nearly half of all bathroom renovations enlarged the shower, at 49%. Among homeowners upgrading showers, 58% increased their size.
Forty percent of bathroom renovations reworked the layout. These changes can affect vanity width, storage placement and lighting positions, so layout statistics matter to beauty and vanity research as well as remodeling research.
Most bathroom renovators hire professionals
Houzz reports that 89% of renovating homeowners hired at least one professional. General contractors were the most frequently hired at 52%, followed by bathroom remodelers and cabinetmakers at 23% each.
This is another figure that belongs specifically to the study population. It should not be presented as a rate for all homeowners or all bathroom maintenance.
What the data means for vanity and beauty-space research
The most useful connection for By Sady is not that every renovated bathroom becomes a beauty room. It is that self-care, organized storage, lighting and layout are measurable parts of how renovators use and evaluate the space.
That creates a strong bridge into practical vanity organization, makeup storage and lighting guidance without turning the statistics page into a sales article.
Continue with this part of the plan Vanity Organization IdeasTurn the storage findings into a practical daily-use system.
Read the guide →How to reuse these statistics responsibly
Keep the survey population, project timing and field date attached to the figure. Do not compare the 2026 study to another survey unless the question wording and population are compatible.
For spending figures, use the median when describing the typical reported project in the study and avoid substituting the top-decile figure for an average.
- Population: U.S. homeowners in the Houzz bathroom-renovation study.
- Sample: 1,619 respondents.
- Field date: August 2026.
- Spending period: bathroom projects reported for 2025.
- Selected-data CSV: /data/bathroom-vanity-renovation-statistics-2026.csv
Keep the visual summary.
This is the condensed version of the guide, useful when you are planning, comparing options or returning to the key decisions later.
Where the measurable guidance comes from
By Sady's styling advice is editorial. Where this guide uses measurements or specific planning guidance, these are the references used. Always measure your own room and follow local electrical and building requirements.
- Houzz: 5 Bathroom Remodeling Trends to Know in 2026
Summary of the 2026 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study, including methodology, spending, self-care, storage and professional-hiring findings.
- Houzz Consumer Trends Research
Houzz research index for bathroom and renovation study context.
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