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
When it comes to online conversations, what are the most popular themes related to cooking appliances?
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When it comes to online conversations, what are the most popular topics about cooking appliances? This visual WordCloud reveals insights.
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Nearly 40% of online conversations about appliances involve people seeking or giving purchasing advice and recommendations. This 44-page report utilizes the latest social media monitoring and reporting tools to explore 1,800 online conversations related to kitchen appliances. 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
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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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
This study identifies what kitchen remodeling clients are demanding and the anticipated popularity of cutting-edge smart kitchen technologies, among 324 professional kitchen and bath designers and dealers. Learn More