Identifies the key needs of kitchen and bath designers and dealers (also known as 'specifiers') from their suppliers so that manufacturers might better serve this market. Learn More
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
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
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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