Bunnings item Australians are now buying

Some Aussie Bunnings customers are skipping the hard yards when it comes to decorating their home for a fast hack.

IT’s the go-to retail giant for those looking to get their hands dirty, but Bunnings customers are also skipping the hard yards when it comes to decorating their home.

Rather than growing blooms in their gardens, some Aussies are instead taking shortcuts and opting for plastic plants.

Bunnings told News Corp that a survey it commissioned showed almost a third of Australians placed gardening at the top of their home ‘to do’ lists, but many shoppers were snapping up fake flowers.

“Paint and decorating products are always in demand, with the introduction of our new artificial flowers range … receiving very positive feedback with people creating everlasting statement floral arrangements that look just as good as the real thing,” Bunnings’ general manager of merchandise, Tracey Lefebure, said.

Artificial Yulan Flower stocked at Bunnings. Picture: Supplied

That’s not to say Australians are ignoring their outdoor areas. The hardware chain claims it’s the opposite, with many customers kitting them out to enjoy during the colder months.

Ms Lefebure said outdoor heating, outdoor lighting, and fire pits were among some of the top performing product categories.

“Following the impacts of COVID-19, almost 60 per cent of Australians (according to the poll) say they enjoy spending more time at home than they did prior, and customers are telling us that they are looking for ways to get the most out of every space of their home – including their outdoor area during winter,” she said.

Artificial Light Pink Orchid Artificial Plant at Bunnings. Picture: Supplied

The survey of 1000 Australians, conducted by Antenna Insights, also found almost half of Australians were planning to complete more DIY projects in 2021 that the generally would have outsourced.

More than 40 per cent of respondents said they were more willing to start a renovation project since the pandemic started.

Australians are planning on spending $4,100 on home improvement this year on average, and homeowners are set to spend $5,500.

“As we get closer to winter, customers will shift their focus to indoor projects and products to make their homes feel warm and cosy including rugs, indoor lighting, indoor heating options like wood-fire and panel heaters, as well as insulation products to help keep in the heat,” Ms Lefebure said.