What are designers expecting to be the next big thing in appliances and range hoods? What's HOT and what's not? This report explains what a panel of kitchen designers are seeing in their work and what they predict clients will be requesting. Learn More
If cost were not a factor, consumers would most want a cooktop with a built-in grill. How about a microwave that reads bar codes to set the cook time? What's on top of the list when it comes to making changes to the kitchen? Based on research conducted among 2,906 U.S. consumers, this 28-page report provides the inside scoop on what people are looking for in their 'ideal kitchen'. Learn More
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
Nearly 40% of kitchen designers indicated that electronic faucets have been considered for a design project. Based on a survey of 49 professional kitchen designers from across the country, this report explores the demand for electronic faucets and low-flow faucets, what they would like to see offered in faucets and their experiences with specific faucet brands. 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
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
Today's kitchen designers still rely heavily on print magazines as a key source for design inspiration. Which manufacturer websites do they like best and why? What's the most favored brand to use or work with? Get the answers to these questions and more with this 21-page report which reveals key insights from professional kitchen designers about their sources of inspiration, favorite websites and favorite brands. 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