What renovations and renovations would you like to do? [Announcement of survey results]
*Dream Planning Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 19, 2024
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What renovations and renovations would you like to do? [Announcement of survey results]
*URUHOME, a real estate problem solving site operated by Dream Planning Co., Ltd. (Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa
Prefecture/Representative Director: Juto Takahashi), conducted a questionnaire survey targeting people who were interested in housing. *
* [Please regarding quotation and reproduction of data] *
When using the survey results and images in this release, please use the URL of URUHOME (URUHOME) where survey results are published. Please provide a link to https://uruhome.net/reform-and-renovation/. We do not require permission to post.
* [Survey overview] *
〇Survey target: “People who are interested in your home”
〇Valid responses – 500 people
〇Investigator – Dream Planning Co., Ltd.
〇Research method – Internet questionnaire survey
〇Survey period-July 15th to July 17th, 2024
What renovation would you most like to do right now?
What renovation would you most like to do right now? (n=500 single answer)
1st place is “Bathroom” 17.8%
“I want a bathtub where I can stretch my legs (female, 40s)” “The bathtub is so deep that it’s becoming difficult to get in and out. (Female, over 70s)”
“If I had the funds, I would like to install a bathroom dryer. (Male, 50s)” “I have an elderly mother and a deep bathtub is dangerous (woman in her 60s)” “I have a physical disability, and it’s becoming more difficult every year. I don’t know how to do it safely and comfortably, but I’d like to renovate it. (Female, 40s)”
There were also many people who were thinking about barrier-free living due to the aging of themselves or their families.
There are many falls and falls in the bathroom, so we want to make it as safe as possible.
2nd place is “Toilet” 12.0%
* ★ 2nd place: Toilet 60 people (12.0%) ★*
The next most common thing was the toilet. If you use it for a long time, you will inevitably notice the smell and coloring.
There are also many comments about wanting to add a washlet function.
* -2nd place・Toilet comment-*
“I want to have a washing machine function (Male, 40s)”
“I don’t like the Showa-era interior, and I want to change the door from opening inward to opening outward. (Female in her 50s)” “I want to change the toilet tank to a water-saving type. (Female in her 40s)” “I’m considering a tankless type. (Male, 40s)”
“Because the bottom is tile, it takes a lot of time to maintain it. I also think it looks dirty compared to flooring. (Female, 20s)”
You don’t want to spend too much time in the bathroom, but you want to quickly renovate it to make it a comfortable place to spend time.
3rd place is “Kitchen” 11.0%
* ★ 3rd place: Kitchen 55 people (11.0%) ★*
The kitchen has long been said to be a woman’s castle, but recently more and more men are also working in the kitchen for family service or hobbies.
Since this is a place where food is handled, we want to make the space cleaner and more comfortable.
* -3rd place・Kitchen comment-*
“The kitchen has never been renovated, so it looks like it was in the Showa era. I want to update it soon. (Female, 40s)”
“I want to use drawer-type storage in the kitchen. I want to replace it with a built-in dishwasher and IH stove. (Female, 50s)”
“I want to have a kitchen with a modern countertop (man in his 40s)” “I think it would be nice to have a kitchen that makes me want to cook more.” (Female, 40s)
“I would like to cook in a kitchen that is a little bigger.My hobby is making sweets, so I would like to have a kitchen that makes it easy to make sweets.” (Female, 20s)
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of modern and sophisticated designs being made,
It will be fun to cook.
4th place is “Garden” at 7.2%
* ★ 4th place: Garden 36 people (7.2%) ★*
A spacious, bright, and beautifully landscaped garden feels great.
We received a lot of comments from people who wanted to renovate their homes to make them look nicer, as they tend to end up in disrepair due to the busyness of daily life.
* -4th place/garden comment-*
“My garden is open and passersby can walk through it without any problem, so I would like to erect poles and plant grass to prevent intruders from entering.” (Male, 40s)
“I would like to consider something like a warehouse in case of a disaster (40s, female)”
“I want to garden and make my garden cute, but I can’t do it due to my busy schedule.So, I had someone else do some work on it, and I just did a little bit of replanting. (Female, 30s)
“I want to build a fence on the border with my neighbor’s house. (Male, 40s)” “The fence is low so I would like to add a blind fence. (Female in her 40s)”
There are also calls for fences to be installed to clearly mark boundaries with neighboring properties and to prevent passersby from entering.
It’s fine if you just pass by, but I can’t tolerate people who litter.
5th place is “Living” 6.2%
* ★ 5th place: Living room 31 people (6.2%) ★*
The living room, where the whole family can relax, is also a typical place to renovate.
Not only do we want to look fashionable, but barrier-free design is also an important issue as the population ages.
* -5th place/Living room comment-*
“I would like to make the living room and living room all flat by paneling the walls. (Male, over 70s)”
“I want to update the wallpaper. It’s a large area, so I think it would change the impression a lot if it was made more beautiful.” (Female, 50s)
“I want to add a window to the living room. (Male, 50s)”
“I’m running out of energy with half of the DIY done. I’d like to ask a contractor to finish it someday. (Female, 50s)”
“I would like to reupholster the floor that connects to the LDK from the entrance, not the private room. (Female in her 60s)”
Simply replacing the wallpaper can completely change the mood, so it is attracting attention as a cost-effective renovation.
What kind of renovation/renovation would you like to do if you had the money? What kind of renovation/renovation would you like to do if you had the money? (n=500 Number of answers: 636 Multiple answers possible)
Next, I asked them about the renovations they would like to do if they had the money, rather than the renovations they realistically want to do now.
It seems that the places you realistically want to renovate and your aspirations are different. Let’s take a look at the rankings and their comments.
1st place is “Walk-in closet” 14.2%
* ★ 1st place: Walk-in closet 71 people (14.2%) ★*
One of the renovations/renovations I wanted to try was a walk-in closet.
It is popular because it makes it easier to store clothes, and because clothes are not visible from the living space, it reduces the feeling of daily life.
* -1st Place Walk-in Closet Comments-*
“My closet is small, so I would like a large walk-in closet. (Female, 70+)” “Right now I’m using an old closet, so I’m longing for a walk-in closet. (Male, 50s)”
“I love clothes, so I long for a luxurious walk-in closet. (Male, 30s)” “I’d love to have a walk-in closet. It’s a pain to fold my husband’s shirts, so I want to hang them all on hangers…” (Female, 50s) “I don’t want to give off a sense of everyday life, so I would be happy if there were a lot of walk-in closets.” (Female, 20s)
By taking up some space in your home, you can save your clothes from being cluttered and have the advantage of freeing up more space.
2nd place is “Island Kitchen” with 12.2%
* ★ 2nd place: Island kitchen 61 people (12.2%) ★*
An island kitchen where the kitchen counter is independent from the four walls. It’s hard to get started because it takes up a lot of space, but there are many people who long for a space like the one seen in TV dramas.
* -Comments from 2nd place Island Kitchen-*
“I’ve always dreamed of having a kitchen island, so I’d like to renovate it, but the room is small and I don’t have the space to create one (female, 50s).”
“I feel like it would be a waste of money to have one, but I think I would like to have a kitchen island so I can have a space where I can gather with family and friends while cooking.” (Male, 50s)
“Since I have children, I think it would be nice to have an island kitchen so I can cook while watching them.” (Female, 20s)
“Having a kitchen island is something I have always dreamed of. (Female, 20s)” “I feel like I can feel cheerful when I cook.” (Female, 30s)
Although the essential convenience is not that high, I can understand the desire to experience a stylish space at least once.
3rd place is “Sunroom” 11.6%
* ★ 3rd place: Sunroom 58 people (11.6%) ★*
A sunroom is a room in your home that is surrounded by glass and can be used like a greenhouse.
As the name suggests, you want to enjoy the benefits of sunlight to the fullest.
* -3rd place/Sunroom comment-*
“I dream of having a sunroom because I can put plants there and dry my laundry.” (Female in her 40s)
“I want to secure a gardening space. (Male, 40s)”
“I would like to have a solarium. I suffer from hay fever and don’t like insects, so I always rely on a dehumidifier to dry my hair indoors, but being able to dry my clothes using sunlight is
attractive.” (Female, 40s)
“During the cold winter months, I start yearning for a sunny sunroom.It also seems like a good place to grow houseplants.” (Female, 50s)
“I want to see the starry sky from indoors.” (Female, 20s)
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to hang out your laundry, grow houseplants, or look up at the starry sky from indoors?
4th place is “Shoes in Closet” 9.8%
* ★ 4th place: Shoes in Closet 49 people (9.8%) ★*
Even if you intend to live a simple life, you tend to end up buying more shoes depending on the purpose.
There are many people who request a shoe-in-closet to keep the entryway cluttered with shoes tidy.
* -4th place/Shoes in closet comment-*
“I have a shoe closet, but it’s frustrating that it’s difficult to make and use. (Female, 30s)”
“Every time I go to a friend’s house, I think I should have built a shoe closet instead of just a shoe rack.” (Female, 30s)
“Ideal is an entranceway where umbrellas and shoes won’t be
cluttered.” (Female, 50s)
“The entrance is narrow and my shoes are overflowing because I can’t put them away.” (Female in her 40s)
“My shoes are sticking out, so I thought it would be nice to have them.” (Male, 40s)
Ideally, you want to have enough space to store not only your shoes but also all the clutter around the entrance.
5th place is “Sauna room” 9.4%
* ★ 5th place: Sauna room 47 people (9.4%) ★*
The word “totonou” seems to have become popular in the 2010s. It is said to represent a state of detox and ecstasy caused by profuse sweating in the sauna, and has now become an inseparable feeling from the sauna.
* -5th place/Sauna room comment-*
“It’s because I want to get ready easily. (Male, 40s)”
“I thought it would be nice to have a private sauna. (Male, 30s)” “I want to increase my metabolism, go on a diet and detox.” (Female in her 30s) “…I’d like to install a sauna room. I get really cold, so I’ve been thinking about a wooden sauna for one person. I just don’t have the electricity bill… (Female in her 40s).”
“I want to get in shape in the sauna (male, 20s)”
I want to enjoy the sauna at home to my heart’s content. We have received many comments from such sauna lovers.
Although they do take up a bit of space, home-use single-person saunas are also available for sale, so you might want to try them out.
summary
This time, we have announced the results of a survey of 500 people who are interested in housing.
What kind of renovation do you want to do? Is there any renovation you would like to try?
Dream Planning will continue to conduct and publish questionnaire surveys from various perspectives regarding housing, so please use them as a reference.
* ■About the niche real estate problem solving site “URUHOME”* URUHOME https://uruhome.net
is a site that provides columns to solve problems related to niche real estate (so-called negative personal property) that is generally difficult to sell. We also provide free appraisals and sales consultations for niche real estate.
* ■About Dream Planning Co., Ltd.*
Dream Planning Co., Ltd. operates a vacant house matching site ( Real estate SNS Uchikatsu
) is a pioneer real estate venture that is addressing social issues in Japan through the management of businesses and the revitalization of negative personal property.
* ■Company profile*
Company name: Dream Planning Co., Ltd.
Address: 10F, Granbell Yokohama Building, 252 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023
Phone number: 045-641-5480
Representative: Representative Director Tatsuhito Takahashi
Established: July 2005
URL: https://dream-plan.com/