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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The majority of kitchen designers in the U.S. are positive in their assessment of their businesses. What steps are they taking to grow? What types of projects are they undertaking? This research reveals answers from a survey of 85 professional kitchen designers from across the country, exploring how their businesses have been trending. 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
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
This study identifies business financial trends, along with marketing changes, among kitchen and bath designers and dealers who work with showrooms. Learn More
This study determines how kitchen and bath designers and dealers are marketing their businesses today and how their marketing plans are evolving. Learn More
