By the Numbers is a monthly column providing facts and figures on the woodworking industry. By the Numbers is sponsored by IMA Schelling Group. 

New residential furniture orders rose 1% in March compared to the previous month, but were down 2% compared to March 2025's numbers, according to the May issue of Furniture Insights. Approximately 60% of participants reported increases versus decreases in March compared to a year ago.

April cabinet sales were down compared to both the year prior, and the month prior, according to the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association's Trend of Business report. Custom was the only segment to record growth in both timeframes, with semi-custom showing declines in both, and stock sales mixed.

New residential furniture orders rose 2% in February compared to the previous month, and were up 1% compared to February 2025's numbers, according to the April issue of Furniture Insights. Shipments were also up 2% compared to January.

By the Numbers is a monthly column providing facts and figures on the woodworking industry. By the Numbers is sponsored by IMA Schelling Group. 

Cabinet manufacturers reported a 7.7% sales drop in March compared to 2025 figures. However, sales rose 13.9% compared to February.

Affluent households are prioritizing furniture with craftsmanship, durability, and integrated technology over branding. Post-pandemic lifestyle changes, a focus on wellness, and the rise of outdoor living spaces are reshaping preferences, while sustainability expectations influence material choices.

Economic uncertainty coupled with rising building material costs and interest rates resulted in a sharp decline in builder sentiment in April as the housing market enters into the heart of the spring buying season.

New residential furniture orders rose 1% in January compared to the previous month, and were flat compared to January 2025's numbers, according to the March issue of Furniture Insights, produced by Smith Leonard.

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