What are consumers really buying for their kitchens? Cabinet manufacturer Decorá teamed up with Kitchen & Bath Design News magazine to find out, sponsoring a survey of nearly 500 kitchen dealers nationwide. The “Real Deal” survey is a comprehensive look at the products, styles, and design features that customers are buying from kitchen and bath dealers across the country.
Product and Feature Choices
Natural granite/marble 53% Professional-style appliances 40% Undercounter appliances 30% Hardwood flooring 28% Extra sink for food prep 26% Ceramic or stone tile flooring 26% Solid surface countertops 24% Quartz countertops 24% Full-room lighting design systems 22% Laminate flooring 13% Most Popular Interior Cabinet Storage (ranked from highest to lowest)
Pull-out garbage can/recycle bins Pot and pan drawers Base cabinets with chrome tiered-shelf pullouts Spice drawers/cabinets Drop trays at sink Tray organizers Pull-up base shelf for holding mixer/countertop appliances Knife drawers Buffet-style organizers Built-in wine racks Drawers for storing two-liter bottles or other beverage containers Slide-out bread board Open-basket drawers To see the complete results of the survey, visit www.vestadvertising.com/decora/survey.pdf.
