HOMEOWNERS GET DESIGN INSPIRATION FROM THEIR NEIGHBOURS, ACCORDING TO RESEARCH

Millions of opportunity to sneak a peek at a homeowners neighbours’ interior styling admit choices, by dropping around a they steal parcel or popping over for a bite to design eat. tips from And a third have even been their surprised when stepping over the neighbours, threshold of a neighbour’s home according to research. for the first time, where interiors A study of 2,000 UK adults found have been cleaner, dirtier or more one-fifth scour friends and modern than expected. neighbour’s homes for inspiration Two-fifths confessed to being at social gatherings and dinner envious of a neighbour’s parties. household, with the kitchen being

Nearly half have even made a the room homeowners are most new purchase, or considered likely to wish was their own. making one, after being inspired by This is closely followed by adults furnishings in a home belonging to wishing they had their friend’s someone who lives nearby. garden, with three in 10 admitting

And nearly a fifth of those who they have made landscaping admitted nabbing a neighbour’s changes to their own adding interior design ideas have ended up decking or a patio as a result. buying an entirely new kitchen The living room is also likely to after being impressed by someone leave Brits in awe, followed by soft else’s. furnishings and flooring choices.

The research by Carpetright also One-fifth have also made a new found one-third have decided to tech purchase after enjoying a upgrade their flooring after neighbour’s clever gadget, but it’s admiring a style in the home of a not just technology which leaves friend or neighbour. people wanting to replicate others’

A spokesperson said: “Our homes. research shows a number of UK A wood-burning fire, hardwood homeowners are proud of their floors and big American-style homes and are determined to fridge-freezers are also among the make sure it suits their lifestyle. plush home furnishings Brits

“This study proves that would most like to get installed in inspiration can be found their own property. anywhere. Pinterest, Instagram Blinds or curtains also leave and magazines are great for adults with a desire to upgrade discovering new ideas, but their home interior, as well as the inspiration can also be found a little size of someone else’s TV, tasteful nearer to home in the form of house plants, bi-folding doors and friends, family and our plush carpets. neighbours.” It also emerged a tenth of those

The research also found polled have made three changes or homeowners are most likely to more around the home in the past imitate a friend’s design choices year to replicate the homes of their when decorating a home, ahead of friends and neighbours. those of a neighbour and relative. And the nation’s homeowners

One in five will seize any have spent £169 each, on average, in the last 12 months copying the styles and design choices of others.

Yet half wished they could make more changes to their home more often, no matter how big or small.

But an equal number are unable to make the updates they want because they need to set aside the cash, while one quarter don’t have the time.

Another one in 10 respondents, polled via OnePoll, admitted they simply can’t seem to make up their mind and stick to it when being inspired to revamp their home.

A spokesperson for Carpetright added: “Whether people are looking to completely change the design of their home, or are looking to be inspired by our latest flooring, we ensure everything from carpets to hard flooring, to rugs and beds are on-trend, reliable, exciting and suitable for all budgets and lifestyles.”

To view more results from the survey, visit: https://www.carpetright.co.uk/ are-we-jealous-of-our-neighbours

TOP 20 FURNISHINGS HOMEOWNERS WANT:

1. Wood burning fire

2. Hardwood flooring

3. A big American fridge/freezer 4. Blinds/curtain fixtures

5. The size of TV

6. Nice house plants

7. Bi-folding doors

8. Plush carpet

9. Corner sofa

10. Underfloor heating

11. Wall mounted TV

12. A fancy coffee machine

13. Skylights

14. Feature wall - a single wall of wallpaper

15. An AGA/range cooker

16. Floor rug

17. Smart technology 18. Jacuzzi

19. All-weather BBQ 20. Pizza oven.