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01/13/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Home Sweet Home Furnishings

The U.S. home furniture market is poised for steady growth, driven by rising residential construction, higher consumer spending, and shifting preferences toward eco-friendly, multifunctional, and technology- integrated products. Significant headwind persists, including elevated interest rates, a slowdown in new home builds, economic uncertainty, stock market volatility, and uncertain tariff strategies.

We've highlighted a few key insights from our latest Home Furnishings Report below. Download the full report at the bottom of the page for a deeper dive.

Key Trends and Drivers

  • Technological Integration in Homes: Growth in smart furniture is enhancing product appeal
  • Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness: Prioritizing eco-friendly materials and sustainable products
  • E-commerce Growth: Online furniture shopping continues to grow-retailers are adapting to trends
  • Lifestyle Changes: Increasing demand for space-efficient and multifunctional furniture
  • Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) Furniture: Cost-effective and easy-to-ship solutions address rising costs
  • Influence of Global Trade: International sourcing and trade dynamics impacting supply chains
  • Economic Recovery: Improving economy and increased purchasing capacity are fueling the market

Executive Summary

  • Homes sold and new unit construction have shown an overall decline over the past 4 years
  • Key headwinds have been elevated interest rates and a cautious stance towards disposable income
  • Recent tariff strategies by the President have created confusion and uncertainty for participants
  • The global furniture market reached $699B in 2024; the U.S. market represented $237B
  • Gen X is quickly taking a leadership role in annual furniture spend as Baby Boomers age out
  • Online home furnishings sales now account for 50% of the industry revenue, up from 35% in 2018
  • Mattress and sofa sales are the two largest home furnishings segments purchased in 2024
  • There is a healthy number of strategic and financial buyers looking for home furnishings brands
  • Public comps across U.S. / International / Online: stocks at 75.1% of LTM high. LTM EBITDA multiples: 13-14x
  • Precedent transactions averaged 15.9x LTM EBITDA YTD 2025. 255 M&A transactions YTD 2025


Discover the insights behind today's home furnishings trends, and get the full Home Sweet Home Furnishings report.

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Alexander Chefetz
Managing Director, Consumer
Direct: (917) 972-7756
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