Survey Shows Kitchen Remodel Trends – from Roger Perron Design Build Contractor

LOS ANGELES - July 14, 2015 - PRLog -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released the results of their “Home Design Trends Survey” which focused on kitchen and bath design trends.  The AIA notes that along with the housing boom, homeowner investment in their kitchens and baths remains a key interest, and kitchens in particular have solidified their standing as the center of operations within the home.

The residential architects surveyed reported very healthy business conditions at their companies.  Architectural design work in the home improvement categories has enjoyed a significant recovery in the last few years.  Design work for additions, alterations and remodels, as well as kitchen remodels in particular, is flourishing.

Some of the important issues for homeowners are energy efficiency, water conservation, healthy home concerns and easy accessibility – which are all reflected in the homeowner product choices for their kitchens.

Kitchens are increasing in size and there is a growing emphasis on pantry space and storage.  Double islands in kitchens are increasing in popularity and kitchens are being focused on more for being the center of family gatherings and entertaining, as well as daily functions.  Computer work is increasing in the kitchen and recharging areas are becoming more important.   Here is a summary of the changes in emphasis on various kitchen features from 2013 to 2014:

Popular kitchen products and features

LED lighting:
88% in 2014 -- 87% in 2013

Computer area / recharging stations:
50% in 2014 -- 37% in 2013

Larger pantry space:
43% in 2014 -- 42% in 2013

Double Island:
34% in 2014 -- 29% in 2013

Drinking water filtration systems:
31% in 2014 -- 25% in 2013

This home design news is provided by Roger Perron Design and Construction, a leading Los Angeles design build contractor.  A design build firm is one that saves the homeowner time and money by containing the design team (architects, engineers and landscape architects) and the construction team (general contractor, electricians, plumbers, etc.) all within the same company.  For more information visit http://www.RogerPerron.com.