{"id":40986,"date":"2021-12-17T14:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T14:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/?p=40986"},"modified":"2022-02-18T11:34:03","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T11:34:03","slug":"home-improvement-trends-report-2021-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/home-improvement-trends-report-2021-report","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to the Trends Report 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<a name=\"top\">&nbsp;<\/a><script src=\"https:\/\/abd157a683dd40c8880986a25407c717.js.ubembed.com\" async=\"\"><\/script><h4 class=\"has-text-align-center\">A guide to the year\u2019s biggest trends in renovation and home design<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:48%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><mark>PDF<\/mark> \n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/sp-assets\/rated-people-home-improvement-trends-report-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this year\u2019s Home Improvement Trends Report, we start by taking a look back at 2020 to see how the year that no one expected has impacted our relationships with our homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the rise of the home office, to the home improvements buyers now value the most \u2013 we\u2019ve analysed more than <strong>500,000<\/strong> jobs on Rated People, and spoken to thousands of homeowners across the UK to uncover the renovation and interior design trends that will dominate 2021 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/sp-assets\/rated-people-home-improvement-trends-report-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021<\/a>, and to receive more great home improvement tips and inspiration, sign up to our monthly newsletter &#8211; keep scrolling and a form will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to sell your home in 2021, or you\u2019re just curious about ways to maximise space or update the design \u2013 you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/local-builders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">local builders<\/a> and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/local-tradespeople\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tradespeople<\/a> right here on Rated People. If you enjoy our report, don\u2019t forget to share it with friends on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/home-improvement-trends-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/home-improvement-trends-report&amp;text=Discover this year's interior design trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/pin-builder\/?guid=N50Kz9HDVE1m-2&amp;url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.ratedpeople.com%252Fblog%252Fhome-improvement-trends-report&amp;media=https%253A%252F%252Frp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com%252Fassets%252F2021%252F02%252F10115908%252Ftrends-report-2021-featured-780x470.jpg&amp;description=The%20Rated%20People%20Home%20Improvement%20Trends%20Report&amp;method=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/02\/hero-v2.jpg\" alt=\"Stylish interior with grey walls and work area.\" class=\"wp-image-36042\" width=\"1114\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/10172830\/hero-v2.jpg 1114w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/10172830\/hero-v2-609x256.jpg 609w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/10172830\/hero-v2-1024x431.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/10172830\/hero-v2-768x323.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1114px) 100vw, 1114px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Home improvement trends 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>The race for space<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The pandemic has changed UK homeowners\u2019 priorities when it comes to what we want from our homes. Lots of us want to add space to our homes, and jobs such as building an extension, adding bespoke storage and knocking walls down to create an open plan, multi-functional space are amongst the top jobs planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our plans to optimise space aren\u2019t limited to our existing properties either; <strong>25% <\/strong>of UK residents want to move to a bigger property in the next year, whilst <strong>29%<\/strong> want to move to a property that has more outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/02\/raceforspace-2x.jpg\" alt=\"Big outdoor space with wooden decking, garden furniture and BBQ.\" class=\"wp-image-35768\" width=\"552\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08161030\/raceforspace-2x.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08161030\/raceforspace-2x-609x320.jpg 609w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08161030\/raceforspace-2x-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08161030\/raceforspace-2x-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Potential buyers are willing to cough up the cash for a home that has the extra space, too. Features promising privacy add the most value to your property, with homeowners expecting to pay around <strong>\u00a314,000<\/strong> more for a self-contained annex. Smaller upgrades are also highly desired \u2013 a vegetable patch could get you over <strong>\u00a36,000<\/strong> more for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong><strong>Home is where the home office is<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>55%<\/strong> of the UK worked from home in 2020, but many of our home office set-ups didn\u2019t inspire productivity. <strong>41%<\/strong> of those working from home told us they didn\u2019t have a proper desk, and <strong>24%<\/strong> said they were embarrassed by their background on video calls. So, it\u2019s no surprise that <strong>38%<\/strong> of us want to improve our home offices in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of \u2018home office\u2019 jobs posted on Rated People more than doubled in 2020 and <strong>43%<\/strong> of UK residents say they plan to work from home more than they did before (even if COVID-19 were to completely disappear), so we\u2019re definitely expecting this trend to continue into 2021 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/02\/homeoffice-2x-1.jpg\" alt=\"Stylish home office in a Scandinavian style living room.\" class=\"wp-image-35786\" width=\"552\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08163435\/homeoffice-2x-1.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08163435\/homeoffice-2x-1-609x320.jpg 609w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08163435\/homeoffice-2x-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08163435\/homeoffice-2x-1-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to home office design, our analysis of home offices on Instagram reveals that Scandi styling was increasingly popular in 2020, and neutral colours, house plants and simple furniture are shaping up to be key trends for 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong><strong><strong>Upping the eco<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>57%<\/strong> of UK residents told us they wanted to be more eco-friendly in 2021 \u2013 whether that\u2019s recycling more, eating less meat, or making home improvements to make our homes more eco-friendly or more energy-efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Government initiatives such as the Green Homes Grant are helping homeowners to improve their homes in different ways, and in 2020, uPVC windows and doors, roof insulation and solar panel installation were amongst the top 15 eco jobs posted on Rated People. This year, another <strong>4%<\/strong> of the UK say they plan to apply for the Green Homes Grant, to help them complete green upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/02\/eco-2x-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman using intelligent home controls software on a tablet to set the right temperature for each room.\" class=\"wp-image-35809\" width=\"552\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08172406\/eco-2x-1.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08172406\/eco-2x-1-576x332.jpg 576w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08172406\/eco-2x-1-1024x590.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/08172406\/eco-2x-1-768x442.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong><strong><strong><strong>Gorgeous gardens<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our gardens were a sanctuary for many of us in 2020. <strong>39%<\/strong> of us got more into gardening during lockdown, and <strong>64%<\/strong> of UK residents now say they wouldn\u2019t buy a home if it didn\u2019t have any outside space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the top gardening jobs completed in 2020 also made their way onto gardening wish lists for 2021. <b>47%<\/b> of UK residents are planning improvements for their gardens this year, and the top jobs that gardeners are keen to tackle are: planting new flowers and trees, creating a vegetable patch; and installing a new shed, fencing or external lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/02\/garden-v6-2x.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful garden with flowers and garden furniture.\" class=\"wp-image-36040\" width=\"552\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/10172715\/garden-v6-2x.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/10172715\/garden-v6-2x-601x332.jpg 601w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/10172715\/garden-v6-2x-1024x566.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2021\/02\/10172715\/garden-v6-2x-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-subtle-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\" align=\"center\">The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021<\/h3> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We\u2019ve analysed over 500,000 jobs posted on Rated People, spoken to thousands of UK homeowners, trawled through Google search data and studied over 100 Instagram posts to deliver the latest home improvement trends right into your hands. From beautiful interiors to innovative renovations, discover some of the best ways to upgrade your home in our new guide.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#84b818;color:#ffffff;border-radius:8px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/sp-assets\/rated-people-home-improvement-trends-report-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><font color=\"#ffffff\">DOWNLOAD NOW<\/font><\/strong><\/a><\/div><div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><a name=\"perfectoffice\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"#top\">Back to top \u2191<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>What are your home improvement goals for 2021? Whether you\u2019re planning a big renovation or smaller upgrades, share your ideas with us on our social media:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ratedpeople\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/02\/facebook.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35934\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" data-fixed-width=\"50\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ratedpeople\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-fixed-width=\"50\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/02\/instagram.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35935\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RatedPeople\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-fixed-width=\"50\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2021\/02\/twitter.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35936\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Stay up to date with the latest home improvement trends and connect with a local, skilled tradesperson by downloading our app on the App Store or Google Play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ratedPeople.homeOwner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-fixed-width=\"167\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2020\/09\/google-play-960px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33847\" width=\"167\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2020\/09\/28101354\/google-play-960px.png 960w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2020\/09\/28101354\/google-play-960px-609x183.png 609w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2020\/09\/28101354\/google-play-960px-768x231.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 167px) 100vw, 167px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/id553594818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-fixed-width=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ratedpeople.com\/blog\/assets\/2020\/09\/app-store-960px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33848\" width=\"150\" height=\"50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2020\/09\/28101415\/app-store-960px.png 960w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2020\/09\/28101415\/app-store-960px-609x204.png 609w, https:\/\/rp-prod-wordpress-b-content.s3.amazonaws.com\/assets\/2020\/09\/28101415\/app-store-960px-768x257.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\"><table class=\"has-subtle-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td><div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\" align=\"center\">The Rated People Home Improvement Trends Report: 2021<\/h3> <p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We\u2019ve analysed over 500,000 jobs posted on Rated People, spoken to thousands of UK homeowners, trawled through Google search data and studied over 100 Instagram posts to deliver the latest home improvement trends right into your hands. 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