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Remote work may no longer dominate the U.S. labor force as it did during the height of the pandemic in 2020, but it still represents a substantial share of employment today. According to the latest data from the Current Population Survey (CPS), approximately 34.3 million employed people teleworked or worked at home for pay in April 2025. The telework rate, which represents the number of people who teleworked as a percentage of people who were working, was 21.6% in April, and it has consistently ranged between 17.9% and 23.8% between October 2022 and April 2025.
Of those who teleworked in April, more than half teleworked for all their working hours, while the remaining teleworked for some, but not all, of their work hours.
The distribution of telework across the U.S. workforce continues to reflect deeper patterns shaped by gender, age, education, occupation, and industry. The following insights are based on an analysis of monthly CPS data.
Gender: Women Lead in Telework
Women continue to outpace men in remote work participation.
Nearly 25% of employed women worked from home in April 2025.
In contrast, about 19% of employed men teleworked.
This gender gap reflects employment trends. Many women are employed in professional, administrative, or office-based roles. These fields transitioned smoothly to remote work during the pandemic and have largely maintained hybrid or fully remote options. Additionally, the growing rate of college completion among women1 has pushed more women into positions that are structurally suited to telework. Flexibility remains a priority, especially for women balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, further reinforcing the demand for work-from-home arrangements.
Age: Older Workers Are More Likely to Telework
Age also plays a major role in who works remotely. Workers aged 25 and older are more likely to telework than their younger counterparts.
Ages 16–24: Only 6.2% worked from home.
Ages 25–54: About 24% reported teleworking.
Ages 55+: Around 23% worked remotely.
Younger workers tend to fill entry-level roles in retail, hospitality, and service sectors that require in-person attendance. Meanwhile, older workers are more likely to have progressed in their careers into managerial or specialized roles where remote work is feasible or even expected.
Education: Higher Degrees, Higher Telework Rates
Education remains one of the strongest indicators of telework status. Higher educational attainment is positively associated with a higher telework rate.
No high school diploma: Just 3.1% worked remotely.
High school graduates, no college: 8.4% teleworked.
Some college or associate degree: 17.3% reported working from home.
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.3% worked remotely.
Higher educational attainment often leads to employment in knowledge-based sectors such as finance, information technology, consulting, and research. These roles often depend on digital communication tools and independent project-based tasks, making them well-suited for remote settings.
Occupation: Business and Financial Operations, and Professionals Dominate Remote Work
Not surprisingly, occupation heavily influences access to teleworking. Jobs that require physical presence, such as those in food service, transportation, manufacturing, and construction, naturally offer limited remote opportunities. In contrast, people employed in professional and technical fields report the highest telework rate, especially those working in computer and mathematical roles.
Industry trends mirror these occupational divisions. Certain sectors have fully embraced telework, particularly finance, information services, and professional and business services. These industries often prioritize flexibility and are structured in ways that make remote work not only possible but efficient. On the other hand, industries like construction, leisure and hospitality remain firmly grounded in physical spaces and in-person involvement. In these fields, work is inherently tied to locations and equipment that cannot be replicated remotely. The construction industry had a telework rate of just 9.8% in April, and leisure and hospitality reported an even lower rate of 8.1%.
Looking Ahead:
Remote work is not disappearing; it is evolving. The opportunity to work from home is increasingly concentrated among individuals with higher education levels, white-collar job titles, and positions in tech-driven or office-based industries. Meanwhile, those who are younger, have less educational attainments, or work in manual or service-based roles remain largely tied to traditional, in-person work.
For the future, we don’t know if telework will expand to become more inclusive or continue reinforcing existing divides in education and job roles. For now, the data suggests that remote work is here to stay, but only for some.
Note:
“U.S. women are outpacing men in college completion, including in every major racial and ethnic group”, Pew Research Center.
Connor Borkowski and Rifat Kaynas, “Telework trends,” Beyond the Numbers: Employment & Unemployment, vol. 14, no. 2 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 2025),
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7. Watery Glass
Earthy, handworked materials such as stitched leather, woven grasses, veined stone, handmade pottery and distressed metal have been important elements of lighting collections at High Point Market for the last several years. But perhaps no natural material has been manipulated in as many ways as glass. Seeded, bubbled, striated, sandblasted, stretched, stained, smoked, clouded and fluted, it continues to add artistry and dimension to fixtures, often in combination with other artisanal elements.
At the fall market, the new horizon for glass seemed to be using it to create the illusion of raindrops, melting ice and flowing water. Currey & Co.’s new Morning Grove chandelier, for example, has long, slender crystal drops that look like icicles hanging from a circle of woven wrought-iron twigs.
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Reinforcing this trend, several new design collaborations with heritage wallcovering and fabric houses made splashes at the market. For example, Morris & Co.’s new The Unfinished Works collections, a collaboration with The Huntington museum in Southern California, was celebrated at Woodbridge Furniture. A few designs are featured here, including a wallpaper border. (Yes, these are back too!) Liberty of London collaborated with Hickory Chair to reimagine some of its patterns, which looked beautiful covering Hickory Chair’s classic designs. And Pooky Lighting introduced a colorful collection of shades with English textile company GP&J Baker, founded in 1884.
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Sofa: Exbury, V&A Threads of India Opulent Velvets in Paisley Splendour Rouge, Sofas & Stuff
1. Heritage Maximalism
A “more is more” approach has been moving into our interiors for some time now, but there was a more focused take on the maximalism trend at this year’s show. Heritage maximalism sees the eclectic layering of patterns, colors and decorative details, with a nod to traditional country house style for a timeless, lived-in feel.
The look aligns with the move toward interiors with character and brings warmth and elegance to a potentially chaotic look. Traditional shapes and patterns give schemes a nostalgic feel that speaks to those who enjoy a curated display of favorite pieces and a sense of history.
London’s Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A), for instance, has collaborated with several brands, granting them access to its extensive archive for inspiration. Sofas & Stuff has launched a series of couches in paisley velvets inspired by 19th century Kashmiri shawls in six colors, including Rouge (pictured).
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4. Homeowners Continue to Invest in Bathroom Projects
Homeowners are still putting serious money into bathroom remodels, especially bigger projects. The national median spend dipped slightly to $13,000 in 2024 (down from $15,000 in 2023), but major remodels — those for which at least the shower is upgraded — ticked up to $22,000 from $21,000 the year before. Large bathrooms of 100 square feet or more command the highest budgets, with spending holding steady at $25,000.
Keep in mind, economists like to reference the median, or midpoint, figure rather than the average for this kind of data because the average can be skewed, can be volatile year over year and can be misleadingly high or low because of a single project that costs far more or less than others.
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Pixa chair by Hugo Charlet
3. Uncurved Seating
Although chairs have been adopting comforting, wraparound shapes with domed curves for a few years, this fair saw the return of sharp, straight lines. That’s one of the things we noticed in creations by young designers, including Hugo Charlet, the young graduate selected by Paris Design Week Factory to showcase his designs for the first time.
The initiative chose to put the spotlight on his Pixa collection, a line of robust, rustic furniture designed for outdoor spaces. Their thick legs and oversized proportions are intriguing, but the manufacturing method also deserves attention. The collection is designed using a unique type of board made from pressure-treated pine for optimal resistance, making manufacturing as straightforward as possible while minimizing off-cuts and waste.
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Pixa chair by Hugo Charlet
3. Uncurved Seating
Although chairs have been adopting comforting, wraparound shapes with domed curves for a few years, this fair saw the return of sharp, straight lines. That’s one of the things we noticed in creations by young designers, including Hugo Charlet, the young graduate selected by Paris Design Week Factory to showcase his designs for the first time.
The initiative chose to put the spotlight on his Pixa collection, a line of robust, rustic furniture designed for outdoor spaces. Their thick legs and oversized proportions are intriguing, but the manufacturing method also deserves attention. The collection is designed using a unique type of board made from pressure-treated pine for optimal resistance, making manufacturing as straightforward as possible while minimizing off-cuts and waste.
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8. Curves and Sculptural Forms
Curves are making a strong comeback, whether in furniture, cabinetry, tile or mirrors. Fluted finishes, curved sofas and bubble silhouettes soften hard angles, add sculptural interest and create a sense of calm. These rounded forms also bring visual flow and comfort.
“Furniture and decor are taking on more sculptural shapes,” designer Whitney Ray of Wyeth Ray Interiors says. “From curved sofas to asymmetrical mirrors and stone tables with softened edges, these forms add visual interest while evoking a sense of calm and connection to nature. This trend bridges art and function, often blurring the line between furniture and sculpture.”
In this Los Angeles living room by Mark Design, curvy furniture, organic-shaped mirrors, a ribbed coffee table and arched console accessories highlight the trend. The shapes, palette and boucle sofa fabric also contribute to the room’s organic modern style.
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Remote work may no longer dominate the U.S. labor force as it did during the height of the pandemic in 2020, but it still represents a substantial share of employment today. According to the latest data from the Current Population Survey (CPS), approximately 34.3 million employed people teleworked or worked at home for pay in April 2025. The telework rate, which represents the number of people who teleworked as a percentage of people who were working, was 21.6% in April, and it has consistently ranged between 17.9% and 23.8% between October 2022 and April 2025.
Of those who teleworked in April, more than half teleworked for all their working hours, while the remaining teleworked for some, but not all, of their work hours.
The distribution of telework across the U.S. workforce continues to reflect deeper patterns shaped by gender, age, education, occupation, and industry. The following insights are based on an analysis of monthly CPS data.
Gender: Women Lead in Telework
Women continue to outpace men in remote work participation.
Nearly 25% of employed women worked from home in April 2025.
In contrast, about 19% of employed men teleworked.
This gender gap reflects employment trends. Many women are employed in professional, administrative, or office-based roles. These fields transitioned smoothly to remote work during the pandemic and have largely maintained hybrid or fully remote options. Additionally, the growing rate of college completion among women1 has pushed more women into positions that are structurally suited to telework. Flexibility remains a priority, especially for women balancing work and caregiving responsibilities, further reinforcing the demand for work-from-home arrangements.
Age: Older Workers Are More Likely to Telework
Age also plays a major role in who works remotely. Workers aged 25 and older are more likely to telework than their younger counterparts.
Ages 16–24: Only 6.2% worked from home.
Ages 25–54: About 24% reported teleworking.
Ages 55+: Around 23% worked remotely.
Younger workers tend to fill entry-level roles in retail, hospitality, and service sectors that require in-person attendance. Meanwhile, older workers are more likely to have progressed in their careers into managerial or specialized roles where remote work is feasible or even expected.
Education: Higher Degrees, Higher Telework Rates
Education remains one of the strongest indicators of telework status. Higher educational attainment is positively associated with a higher telework rate.
No high school diploma: Just 3.1% worked remotely.
High school graduates, no college: 8.4% teleworked.
Some college or associate degree: 17.3% reported working from home.
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.3% worked remotely.
Higher educational attainment often leads to employment in knowledge-based sectors such as finance, information technology, consulting, and research. These roles often depend on digital communication tools and independent project-based tasks, making them well-suited for remote settings.
Occupation: Business and Financial Operations, and Professionals Dominate Remote Work
Not surprisingly, occupation heavily influences access to teleworking. Jobs that require physical presence, such as those in food service, transportation, manufacturing, and construction, naturally offer limited remote opportunities. In contrast, people employed in professional and technical fields report the highest telework rate, especially those working in computer and mathematical roles.
Industry trends mirror these occupational divisions. Certain sectors have fully embraced telework, particularly finance, information services, and professional and business services. These industries often prioritize flexibility and are structured in ways that make remote work not only possible but efficient. On the other hand, industries like construction, leisure and hospitality remain firmly grounded in physical spaces and in-person involvement. In these fields, work is inherently tied to locations and equipment that cannot be replicated remotely. The construction industry had a telework rate of just 9.8% in April, and leisure and hospitality reported an even lower rate of 8.1%.
Looking Ahead:
Remote work is not disappearing; it is evolving. The opportunity to work from home is increasingly concentrated among individuals with higher education levels, white-collar job titles, and positions in tech-driven or office-based industries. Meanwhile, those who are younger, have less educational attainments, or work in manual or service-based roles remain largely tied to traditional, in-person work.
For the future, we don’t know if telework will expand to become more inclusive or continue reinforcing existing divides in education and job roles. For now, the data suggests that remote work is here to stay, but only for some.
Note:
“U.S. women are outpacing men in college completion, including in every major racial and ethnic group”, Pew Research Center.
Connor Borkowski and Rifat Kaynas, “Telework trends,” Beyond the Numbers: Employment & Unemployment, vol. 14, no. 2 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, March 2025),
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Terra cotta, sage, olive green, dusty blue, muted pastels, creamy beiges, browns, taupes and buttery yellows are taking over interiors. “The reign of all-white interiors and icy gray palettes has definitely come to an end,” says color specialist Jennifer Ott. “Homeowners are now craving warmth, richness and depth in their spaces. For those who still prefer lighter palettes, stark whites are giving way to warmer neutrals that are sun-warmed and tactile — think canvas, parchment or soft stone gray. These hues add subtle depth while maintaining a sense of calm and brightness.”
Kitchens feature terra-cotta-colored tile backsplashes and sage cabinetry, while living rooms lean into buttery yellows, warm taupes and olive accents layered with natural textures like linen, wool and rattan. Bedrooms and bathrooms are embracing muted blues and greens for a soothing, restorative feel, and even entryways and home offices are benefiting from warmer palettes that create inviting spaces rather than stark or clinical ones. “Clients have been increasingly drawn to warm, nature-inspired tones in their kitchen designs, particularly incorporating earthy hues like terra cotta, soft beige and sage green,” says designer Donna Rose. “This trend aligns with the broader shift toward biophilic, nature-inspired design.”
This New Jersey living room by Forina Design showcases the warmth of woodsy tones. Like many of the pros featured in this story, Forina Design subscribes to Houzz Pro. Moody green sofas, deep beige wallpaper, wood accents and touches of yellow, gold and blue create a layered, inviting space that feels both organic and vibrant.
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