Discover first-hand how people really live in their kitchens. This modified ethnographic study follows 26 adults in 12 households from across the country as they use their kitchens on a daily basis and share their frustrations and delights through diaries, photos and survey responses. The goal of the study was to give kitchen product manufacturers a new perspective on opportunities for innovation and product development. Learn More
Consumers are moving to online platforms at lightning speed. Over three-quarters of U.S. adults use the Internet and Baby Boomers are the fastest-growing segment of Facebook users. Nearly 30% of online kitchen conversations relate to giving and getting advice on products and purchase recommendations. And if something needs fixing, or there's a question about installation, consumers are turning to the web for answers. This 63-page report utilizes the latest social media monitoring and reporting tools to explore 1,800 online conversations related to kitchen faucets, refrigerators, dishwashers, cooking appliances, ventilation and cabinets. Learn More
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
The composition of the American household is changing and this is having an effect on what consumers want when remodeling or building their kitchen. This two-part study delves into how people with children view their kitchens and compares their needs, attitudes and remodeling plans to those with other family structures. Learn More
Organized. Well-equipped. Comfortable. Three words most frequently associated with describing the ideal kitchen among upscale consumers. What are these power-consumers looking for in their kitchens? How does differ among moderate, high-end and ultra high-end households? This 48-page report reveals insights from 1,087 U.S. consumers and compares results between households with varying incomes. Learn More
Cookware is undoubtably one of the most important things in a kitchen. But how often are designers being influenced by it in their design and what conversations are they having with clients on the subject? This study answers those questions using responses from surveys completed by RICKI's exclusive panel of certified kitchen designers from across the U.S.. Learn More
Men and woman differ incredibly on many issues, and the design of a kitchen is no different. This study examines the difference in the wants of upscale women and men when it comes to what many consider, the most important room in the house. What's more important brand or features? Questions like this were asked and answered, finding both differences and similarities between these groups.
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A survey of kitchen designers exploring the incidence of designing an outdoor kitchen, experiences in outdoor designs and trends they see.
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Kitchen designers from across the country talk about trends in client requests. What's hot and what's not hot in kitchen designs and styles? How are designers addressing their clients' storage issues? This 22-page report reveals insights to emerging trends in kitchen design. Learn More
Kitchen designers from across the country talk about the latest trends in cabinets, islands and cabinet hardware. What's hot and what's not? This 21-page reveals insights into the kitchen designer's view on where cabinetry is headed. Learn More