2008-07-09 11:33:10 -
www.researchandmarkets.com - Research and Markets (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: -0- 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
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