
Published 08 April 2025
Leading British DIY chain B&Q has published its annual report The Way We Live Now, which distils how UK consumers are shopping for and inhabiting their dwellings, as well as the leading trends, attitudes and behaviours around modern home living. From renter renovators to the generational trade gap, we break down the four key trends.



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