Type of Home
Over 75 percent of the respondents that remodeled their kitchen live in a single-family dwelling. The remainder of those surveyed lived in condos or townhouses.
Motivation Selecting a Designer or Kitchen Contractor
One of the prime motivations listed by consumers in choosing a kitchen contractor or designer is word of mouth. Notice the other factors, like price and ability to coordinate the project, that are important to today's homeowner.
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Project Budget
While people have varying amounts to invest, there is a large proportion of consumers undertaking a kitchen remodel with a budget of between $5,000 and $15,000. Regardless of the amount, consumers are looking for a high-impact change.
Top Distinctive Features
Consumers want to make their kitchen distinctive with decorative lighting or a backsplash. Also high on the list are a recycling area and a professional-grade cooktop.
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Top Kitchen Styles
Homeowners are predominantly looking for contemporary and traditional themes in their kitchens. Classic and simple styles rank very high as well.
Top Kitchen Features
When deciding on key features for their kitchens consumers put flooring top of the list. Flooring is followed closely by new cabinets, sinks, lighting and appliances.
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Top Cabinet Styles
With nearly 60 percent of the cost for an average kitchen renovation going toward kitchen cabinets, selecting the right style is a very important part of the process. Consumers typically go for framed cabinets.
Top Cabinet Finishes
Choice of wood can make a big difference in the price of your cabinets. The woods that are popular with consumers are maple and oak.
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Top Appliance Preferences
Stainless-steel is definitely outranking other appliance finishes. Consumers can not seem to get enough of their glitzy appeal.
Countertop Finishes
Granite countertops have become very popular among consumers. Laminate is another well-liked option.
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Faucet Styles
Consumers are looking for faucets that will add drama to their kitchen. They are looking for a contemporary design and show a strong preference for single handed faucets.
Faucet Finishes
Stainless-steel dominates the kitchen in yet another feature - faucets. Luxury finishes like nickel, brass and copper are quite high on homeowners' list of preferences.
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Top Sink Styles
A kitchen remodel leads consumers into purchasing specialized sinks. A distinctive sink adds luxury to the feel of a kitchen.
Top Sink Finishes
Stainless-steel - is there another option for a sink? While most consumers are drawn to this obvious choice, porcelain is gaining ground in the kitchen.
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