As a growing number of Americans cook meals at home renewed interest in kitchen remodeling is spurring design trends, according to a recently conducted survey by MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc.
According to MasterBrand, "the time has come" for many homeowners, to stop putting off residential remodeling projects, with 14% of surveyed homeowners reporting they're feeling enough confidence about their personal financial situations to initiate such a project. Reasons for remodeling the kitchen include having out-of-date spaces in need of refreshing (62%), wanting increased functionality (37%) and wanting more storage (35%) the survey revealed.
According to the survey's findings, consumers are upgrading everything from countertops and cabinets to flooring, paint, plumbing, appliances and lighting. Enjoyment of the space is important, the survey found, as more consumers are interested in creating a new look for space (64%) than those who want to invest in the long-term value of their home (36%).
"The kitchen, the heart of the home, is beating a little faster these days as people breathe new life into their outdated spaces", said Joel Culp, executive vp/marketing and strategy for MasterBrand Cabinets. Homeowners want to enjoy their time in the kitchen and have it truly work for the way they're living now", Culp observed. "Today's consumers also have an endless variety of options for creating inspiring kitchens, even on tight budgets, putting remodeling once again with in their reach".
According to MasterBrand, the return to remodeling "reflects consumers' return to the kitchen". The company cited research indicating that seven in 10 Americans are cooking at home more than going out to eat in order to save money and many are "showing a revised desire to renovate their kitchens without breaking the bank" as the economy improves.
According to the MasterBrand survey, the average amount consumers plan to spend on a remodeling project is $14,100. One average, more than a quarter of overall remodeling budgets (32%) is spent on cabinetry, the company said.
Among the survey's other key findings:
- The most popular kitchen elements slated for replacement by homeowners are countertops (76%), paint or wall coverings (70%), cabinetry (67%) and flooring (64%).
- Oak is by far the most popular wood type, with (30%) of survey respondents by homeowners are choosing it over maple or cherry (both at 17%) and laminate (15%). Light or natural stain is the most popular finish, with 42% followed by dark stain (24%) and painted cabinets (15%).
- Space functionality (19%) and style or look (18%) are the top responses for the bigger kitchen problem, issue or challenge needing addressing. "Respondents also indicate a desire for more space with am interest to adjust the flow of the kitchen layout to be more to their liking, and provide ample walking or living space," MasterBrand said.
- Remodelers' age and geographic locations impact their preferences for various kitchen elements, the survey found. For example, oak cabinetry is more popular among those age 55 or older than for other age groups. In the south, oak is less popular and cherry is more popular compared to other regions of the country.
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