How are consumers using their kitchens? What are their design preferences and what do they want in their 'ideal' kitchen? Learn how U.S. consumers are using their kitchens and their experiences with remodeling. Learn More
Besides eating, taking medication or vitamins is among the top activities by people do in their kitchens. When it comes to technology, use of computers in the kitchen has nearly doubled. Based on research conducted among 2,906 U.S. consumers, this 20-page report provides a unique look into how people are using their kitchens today. Learn More
Based on a large survey of U.S. consumers, this report brief explores the differences among three generations in what is desired in their 'dream kitchens', sources used for ideas for recent kitchen remodels, and meal preparation and cooking activities.
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In previous research, RICKI has consistently found a sizable minority of people who made a kitchen improvement in the past year who sa they would spend more if they had to do it again. This current research is based on data from multiple sources (150 professional kitchen designers, 1,000 U.S homeowners and a subset of 20 homeowners whohad remodeled their kitchen in the past 12 months and regret at least one aspect of the final project. This report provides data about actional ways to address the 'regret factor'. Learn More
This large survey of U.S. consumers explores kitchen attitudes and activities, kitchen design preferences, kitchen remodeling activities and sources used for remodeling ideas. Learn More
This report is a summary of three discovery groups conducted among consumers in various generations to explore their kitchen memories to understand consumers' deep emotional connections to kitchens. Learn More
This study includes two phases of reporting: Phase 1 conducted among 1,000 homeowners to determine how they are using big box stores, IKEA and other major sources for product purchase decisions for kitchen products. Phase 2 explores the homeowners' experience with designers, installers and contractors and also how professional kitchen designers are using big box stores. Learn More
This study explores how kitchen and bath showrooms are changing to better serve their customers and identify some of the best practices of showrooms. Learn More