Colorado Spends a Whole Lot of Money on Home Decor

Decorating our homes and personal spaces is a gratifying experience for many. From plastering bedroom walls with celebrity crushes as teenagers to splurging on statement sofas as an adult, there’s no denying that creating a space that expresses who we are is an inherent desire.

Creating those spaces that express who we are, can get very expensive. And the people of Colorado aren't being stingy when it comes to spending on home decor. Joybird recently released a study that found which states spend the highest on home decor and renovation across the country.

Compared to the national average, Colorado spends 16% higher than other states in home decor and renovation, making them the third highest spending state in the entire nation. This comes as no surprise when remembering the breathtaking mountains and stunning views Coloradans can effortlessly experience to fuel their creative vision. Additionally, the Centennial State has a median household income nearly $9,000 higher than the U.S average. This reveals that there’s some useful disposable income to help Colorado residents craft their ideal home. If you haven’t connected with a fellow Coloradan yet, now is the time to discuss how often they invest in home improvement and what influences their decorative insight.

Taking first place as the highest spender on home decor and renovation is Indiana. Compared to the national average, Indiana spends 26% higher than other states. There seems to be a pattern with states close to our friend Indiana, as Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin all spend 13-18% higher than the national average. That being said, we can definitely say the Midwest takes first place as the high rollers of the home decor world.

Along with the highest spenders, Joybird also found out which states spent the least on home renovation and decor - some of which may come as a surprise. The lowest spending state is Montana, who spends a whopping 18% below national average. Trailing behind Montana is Kentucky, who spends 17% less, and Rhode Island, spending 14% less. Another two states that unexpectedly made its way to the group of low spenders were New York and California. Having reputations for extravagance and luxury bustling within their states, finding out that the Empire State and the Golden State spent 3-5% lower than the national average was quite a surprise. However, we rest assured that the lower spending states find solace investing in other activities and hobbies of their own.