Why are the French postponing their furniture purchases?

Despite the growing importance attached to housing, the French often postpone their furniture purchases. At issue: cost, cited as the main brake by 61% of households.

The French place increasing importance on their housing, but they often postpone their furniture projects. According to the Sofinscope study conducted by OpinionWay for Sofinco, 58% of French people consider their home to be a refuge, while 61% say that the cost is the main obstacle to their furniture purchases.

Housing has become a space of well-being

The study shows that housing is now associated with comfort and well-being.

• 68% of French people want to refresh their interior decoration
• 63% would like to improve their comfort at home

These results show that housing development remains an important project for many households.

Furniture often remains a forced purchase

Despite these desires for improvement, furniture purchases remain mainly motivated by necessity. According to the study:

• 33% of French people buy furniture to replace worn or broken equipment
• Only 26% make a purchase for pleasure

Furniture expenses are therefore often deferred when the budget is limited.

The budget, the first brake on furniture projects

The main obstacle to housing infrastructure projects remains financial. The study indicates that:

• 61% of French people cite cost as the first brake
• 85% say they encounter at least one barrier to their furniture projects

These figures show that households are more likely to arbitrate their housing spending.

To remember

• 58% of French people consider their home as a refuge
• 68% want to refresh their decor
• 63% want to improve their comfort
• 61% cite cost as the main brake