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Young homeowners want 'avocado bathrooms, relaxation zones and panelled walls'

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The vast majority of younger homeowners have tried at least one home design trend in the past year, with TikTok and Instagram being popular sources of inspiration, a survey indicates.

Some 97% of 25 to 34-year-olds said they had followed at least one trend-led home upgrade in the previous 12 months, with some makeovers including DIY wall panelling or retro avocado bathroom suites, research for the Compare the Market home insurance team found.

Other design trends proving particularly popular with younger homeowners include garden “relaxation zones”, using reclaimed materials, bold paint colours, maximalism, having a purpose-built hobby space and “peel and stick” wallpaper.

Younger homeowners are also spending more on design upgrades typically.

The average 25 to 34-year-old spent £17,641 on trend-led upgrades in the past year which was around two-thirds more than the average amount spent by homeowners in the over-35s age group, with a typical spend of £10,632.