By the Numbers is a monthly column providing facts and figures on the woodworking industry. 

By the Numbers is sponsored by IMA Schelling Group. 

$18.6 billion: Projected size of the global healthcare furniture market by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.6% (2023-2033). According to Market.us, patient furniture accounts for almost half of the market share, with adjustable beds, mobile workstations, and modular furniture solutions being increasingly adopted to improve patient comfort and enhance workflow efficiency for healthcare professionals. The use of antimicrobial materials and easy-to-clean surfaces has become a key focus for furniture, particularly for infection control and patient safety.

2.9%: Anticipated growth in repair and remodeling spending for the U.S. kitchen and bath market, according to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Outlook. Pro-led projects continue to outperform DIY, with professional kitchen and bath renovation spending expected to increase by 4.4%, compared to 0.6% growth in DIY renovations.

85.9%: Closet and home organization industry professionals surveyed that named new cabinets as the most popular garage organization upgrade requested by customers in Part 2 of the Closets State of the Industry 2026 report. Rounding out the five most popular upgrades are: workbenches (57.8%), shelves (54.7%), slotwall (51.6%), and new countertops (50%). 

By the Numbers is sponsored by IMA Schelling Group.