Kitchen designers are doing mostly remodels rather than new home construction these days. And while budget concerns are prominent, value has surfaced as the key. This 18-page report encompasses feedback from professionals kitchen designers across the country as they talk about what trends they see for the future and what new products or features they would like to see available. Learn More
Most U.S. consumers give some consideration to the environment when making purchases for the kitchen. In fact over 30% of consumers strongly consider the 'green' aspect as part of the decision making and buying process. What does 'green' really mean? Discover more about what's driving today's 'green kitchens' with this 15-page report which reveals what professional kitchen designers from across the country are hearing from consumers. Learn More
This study identifies which features are most important relative to other features when it comes to cabinetry, countertops, sinks, faucets, ranges, dishwashers, refrigeration, and ventilation. This 44-page report is based on 1,008 U.S. homeowners. Learn More
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
Based on data 300 Millennial homeowners (ages 21 to 35) who bought a home in the past two years. This report provides data about the attitudes and thinking of younger consumers around the kitchen, and highlights the differences between Millennials and older generations in the role of kitchen played in the home buying process. Learn More
This study identifies business financial trends, along with marketing changes, among kitchen and bath designers and dealers who work with showrooms. Learn More
Based on insights from professional kitchen designers, this study uncovers emerging trends in kitchen design, kitchen attitudes and preferences for colors and finishes for kitchen products. 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
