Kitchen Intelligence: A Designer's Perspective - Out Now

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/84a917/kitchen_intelligen) has announced the addition of the "Kitchen Intelligence: A Designer's Perspective" report to their offering.

Kitchen Intelligence: A Designer’s Perspective was conducted to gather information on what professional kitchen designers say they are hearing from consumers regarding product preferences, design choices, overall kitchen layout and other kitchen remodelling related issues. Specifically the research was designed to:

Identify current thinking and trends in kitchen features or characteristics for the overall kitchen design and layout and for specific product categories, including:

• Cabinets,

• Countertops,

• Flooring,

• Refrigerators,

• Stoves/range/cook tops

• Range hoods/ventilation

• Dishwashers

• Faucets, and

• Sinks.

• Explore trends in kitchen styles, colours, finishes.
• Learn about how trends get started and what influences a trend.
• Explore new kitchen products and technology that consumers will find particularly appealing in the future.
• Understand what consumers mean when they associate the words ‘organized’ and ‘comfortable’ to their ideal kitchens.
• Identify the resources used by kitchen designers and consumers to get ideas for kitchen remodelling projects.
• Explore the role of energy efficiency and ‘green’ design in kitchen projects.
• Determine specific brands typically recommended by designers for a variety of product categories.

Contents:

Background and Objectives
Methodology
Executive Summary
Detailed Findings
Today's Home Kitchens
Overall Kitchen Design & Layout
Kitchen Styles
An 'Organized' Kitchen
A 'Comfortable' Kitchen
Sources for Kitchen Ideas
Consumers
Kitchen Designers
For Learning about Technical Aspects
Focus Areas: Products & Brands Recommended
Cabinets
Countertops
Flooring
Refrigerators
Stove/Range/Cooktops
Range Hood/Ventilation
Dishwashers
Finish/Color Preferences for Appliances
Appliances Typically Recommended
Faucets
Sinks
Finish/Color Preferences for Faucets,
Sinks & Cabinet Hardware
Interest in Customizable Elements
The Role Energy Efficiency Plays
The Green Movement
Impact of Anti-Microbial Products
Who Has the Most Influence: Men or Women?
Future Kitchen Trends
Overall Thoughts Regarding Future Kitchen Trends
Products Expected to Appeal to Consumers in the Future
Features, Materials & Technology Expected to
Transition to Mainstream
Impact of One Trend on Other Trends
Kitchen Innovation Suggestions

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Source: Research Institute for Cooking & Kitchen Intelligence