About 45% of people were 'particular' when choosing water-related equipment for their homes. What were the points of regret after purchase/construction?
A survey by NEXER Inc. and ARC-X of 300 homebuyers revealed that 45.4% had strong preferences when choosing plumbing and water fixtures. Many prioritized family opinions or their own research over professional proposals.
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■ How much did you care about selecting water-related equipment for your home?
When purchasing or building a home, "water-related equipment" is an element that determines the overall quality of the space, along with the floor plan and exterior. Precisely because the water spaces are used every single day, they are directly linked to the comfort of living.
So, how particular were people who actually purchased or built a home when selecting their water-related equipment?
This time, we conducted a questionnaire targeting 300 men and women nationwide who answered "I have experience purchasing/building a home" in a preliminary survey, asking about how they chose water-related equipment and what they noticed after starting to live there.
* When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is a "Survey by NEXER Inc. and ARC-X"
- Place a link to ARC-X (https://arcx-shop.com/)
"Survey on how to choose water-related equipment when purchasing/building a home" Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: March 13 - March 23, 2026
Survey target: Men and women nationwide who answered "I have experience purchasing/building a home" in a preliminary survey
Valid responses: 300 samples
Question content:
Question 1: When purchasing/building a home, how particular were you about the selection of water-related equipment (washbasin, bathroom, toilet, etc.)?
Question 2: Please tell us the reason why you were particular.
Question 3: Please tell us the reason why you were not particular.
Question 4: When choosing water-related equipment, whose opinion did you reference the most?
Question 5: Please tell us the reason for that.
Question 6: Have you ever regretted your choice of water-related equipment after purchasing/building your home?
Question 7: Please tell us the points you regretted.
* As a general rule, percentages are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not add up to exactly 100%.
■ 45.4% answered they were "particular" about the selection of water-related equipment
First, we investigated how particular they were about selecting water-related equipment (washbasin, bathroom, toilet, etc.).
As a result, 13.7% answered "very particular" and 31.7% answered "somewhat particular," revealing that a combined 45.4% chose their water-related equipment with some level of preference.
Here are some of the specific answers regarding the reasons why they were or were not particular.
Reasons for being particular:
- Because it's a place used every day. (30s, Male)
- I wanted to use it for as long as possible. (40s, Male)
- I wanted a design that matched the interior. (60s, Male)
- Ease of cleaning, clean design. (60s, Female)
- Because I wanted a bathroom and washbasin based on the color white. (70s, Male)
Because the water spaces are places strictly used every day, many voices emphasized using them comfortably for a long time.
We can see opinions focusing on design as well as functionality like ease of cleaning. It shows a desire to create an ideal space by being particular about both function and design for a place that enriches daily life.
Reasons for not being particular:
- Because I prioritized the overall cost balance. (50s, Female)
- Because I left it up to the contractor. (40s, Female)
- Because it was a ready-built house and the specifications were decided in advance. (30s, Male)
Looking at the reasons for not being particular, it seems there are many cases where they "couldn't be particular" rather than "didn't want to be particular." It becomes apparent that realistic conditions such as the form of property purchase and budget greatly influence the selection of water-related equipment.
■ A total of 43% answered "Spouse/Family" or "Researched myself"
Next, we investigated whose opinion they referenced the most when choosing water-related equipment.
Combining "Spouse/Family (27.0%)" and "Researched myself (16.0%)" amounts to 43.0%. It can be read that nearly half of the respondents proactively choose equipment that suits their own lifestyle.
This was followed by voices referencing the opinions of home-building professionals, such as "House maker's proposal (17.7%)" and "Builder/Sales representative (13.7%)."
Here are some of the specific answers regarding the reasons why they referenced each opinion.
Those who answered "Spouse/Family":
- Because the spouse uses the water areas the most. (50s, Male)
- I prioritized the wishes of my spouse, who uses the water equipment like the kitchen the most. (50s, Male)
Those who answered "House maker's proposal":
- Because I thought I could trust what an expert said. (30s, Female)
- Because they were experienced and gave a convincing explanation. (40s, Female)
Those who answered "Researched myself":
- Because I wanted to incorporate good things. (30s, Male)
- I wanted to check with my own eyes. (30s, Female)
These were common among the reasons for the answers.
When purchasing or building a home, "water-related equipment" is an element that determines the overall quality of the space, along with the floor plan and exterior. Precisely because the water spaces are used every single day, they are directly linked to the comfort of living.
So, how particular were people who actually purchased or built a home when selecting their water-related equipment?
This time, we conducted a questionnaire targeting 300 men and women nationwide who answered "I have experience purchasing/building a home" in a preliminary survey, asking about how they chose water-related equipment and what they noticed after starting to live there.
* When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is a "Survey by NEXER Inc. and ARC-X"
- Place a link to ARC-X (https://arcx-shop.com/)
"Survey on how to choose water-related equipment when purchasing/building a home" Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: March 13 - March 23, 2026
Survey target: Men and women nationwide who answered "I have experience purchasing/building a home" in a preliminary survey
Valid responses: 300 samples
Question content:
Question 1: When purchasing/building a home, how particular were you about the selection of water-related equipment (washbasin, bathroom, toilet, etc.)?
Question 2: Please tell us the reason why you were particular.
Question 3: Please tell us the reason why you were not particular.
Question 4: When choosing water-related equipment, whose opinion did you reference the most?
Question 5: Please tell us the reason for that.
Question 6: Have you ever regretted your choice of water-related equipment after purchasing/building your home?
Question 7: Please tell us the points you regretted.
* As a general rule, percentages are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not add up to exactly 100%.
■ 45.4% answered they were "particular" about the selection of water-related equipment
First, we investigated how particular they were about selecting water-related equipment (washbasin, bathroom, toilet, etc.).
As a result, 13.7% answered "very particular" and 31.7% answered "somewhat particular," revealing that a combined 45.4% chose their water-related equipment with some level of preference.
Here are some of the specific answers regarding the reasons why they were or were not particular.
Reasons for being particular:
- Because it's a place used every day. (30s, Male)
- I wanted to use it for as long as possible. (40s, Male)
- I wanted a design that matched the interior. (60s, Male)
- Ease of cleaning, clean design. (60s, Female)
- Because I wanted a bathroom and washbasin based on the color white. (70s, Male)
Because the water spaces are places strictly used every day, many voices emphasized using them comfortably for a long time.
We can see opinions focusing on design as well as functionality like ease of cleaning. It shows a desire to create an ideal space by being particular about both function and design for a place that enriches daily life.
Reasons for not being particular:
- Because I prioritized the overall cost balance. (50s, Female)
- Because I left it up to the contractor. (40s, Female)
- Because it was a ready-built house and the specifications were decided in advance. (30s, Male)
Looking at the reasons for not being particular, it seems there are many cases where they "couldn't be particular" rather than "didn't want to be particular." It becomes apparent that realistic conditions such as the form of property purchase and budget greatly influence the selection of water-related equipment.
■ A total of 43% answered "Spouse/Family" or "Researched myself"
Next, we investigated whose opinion they referenced the most when choosing water-related equipment.
Combining "Spouse/Family (27.0%)" and "Researched myself (16.0%)" amounts to 43.0%. It can be read that nearly half of the respondents proactively choose equipment that suits their own lifestyle.
This was followed by voices referencing the opinions of home-building professionals, such as "House maker's proposal (17.7%)" and "Builder/Sales representative (13.7%)."
Here are some of the specific answers regarding the reasons why they referenced each opinion.
Those who answered "Spouse/Family":
- Because the spouse uses the water areas the most. (50s, Male)
- I prioritized the wishes of my spouse, who uses the water equipment like the kitchen the most. (50s, Male)
Those who answered "House maker's proposal":
- Because I thought I could trust what an expert said. (30s, Female)
- Because they were experienced and gave a convincing explanation. (40s, Female)
Those who answered "Researched myself":
- Because I wanted to incorporate good things. (30s, Male)
- I wanted to check with my own eyes. (30s, Female)
These were common among the reasons for the answers.