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PRODUCT PRICE, STYLE & LOYALTY
When asked if the cost of the appliance package
in their kitchen projects over the last year
had increased, stayed the same or decreased,
78.2% of our survey respondents said it has
increased. This rise could be because of raw
material and shipping cost increases, but it
could also be attributed to more types of appliances
being specified in kitchens today, as
well as additional amenities.
The most popular appliance style in the last
12 months has been stainless steel, with paneled
coming in second, and those in a color
finish coming in at 3.7%. Appliance styles will
come in later when we talk about upcoming
and passe trends.
Almost two-thirds of our respondents said
they would consider choosing appliance brands
outside of their go-to selections, with another
third saying they might. Factors that would
influence a change include appliances that
are well made with a proven track record and
brands with a reputation for reliable service.
According to senior interior designer Natalie
Erickson, ASID, and senior architect
Nicholas Mather, AIA, NCARB, of Deep
River Partners in Milwaukee, their concerns
in choosing a different appliance brand would
be unknown quality, differences in operation
and performance and price.
" Consumers are of course tempted by the
cool bells and whistles, as well as the price, "
said Linda Alvino, customer care consultant at
Ridgewood, N.J.-based Ulrich Inc. " However,
quality brands with a long-standing reputation
often offer the best product support. It is important
to keep in mind that appliances are a
Which of the following specialty cooking appliances
have you included in your kitchen projects over the
last year?
78.7% Microwave drawer
61.6% Built-in microwave
45.7% Speed oven
44.5% Steam oven
42.1% Built-in coffee maker
36% Warming drawer
Which of the following refrigeration attributes have
you specified in your kitchen projects over the last
12 months?
47.1%
LEFT For high-end kitchens
with plenty of space like this
one designed by Aparna
Vijayan of Ulrich Inc., a
great feature homeowners
are seeking today is a
built-in coffee system like
the one pictured by Wolf.
Also included is a drawer
microwave from Sharp, a
wine refrigerator from Summit
and a Sub-Zero French-door
refrigerator. Photo credit: Dove
Photography
Fingerprint-proof
finish
24.5%
Specialty
lighting
44.5%
Food
preservation
drawers
20%
Dual
evaporators
32.3%
Eco-friendly
rating
15.5%
Door-indoor
design
30.3%
Specialty ice
makers
12.9%
Specialty
filters
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