CHICAGO — Kitchen and bath clients in the wake of COVID-19 are increasingly viewing their home as a sanctuary and a shelter that reflects their increased focus on the impact of interior living spaces on physical and mental health and overall wellness.
At the same time, homeowners are reportedly spending more time at home than before the pandemic, while investing in a widening array of sustainable, health-related products and features inside and outside the kitchen and bathroom – a reflection of post-COVID attitudes, lifestyles, and household composition, as well as a growing desire for flexible, multi-purpose residential spaces.
Those are among the key findings of a nationwide survey of kitchen and bath design professionals conducted by Kitchen & Bath Design News in conjunction with its exclusive research partner, the Research Institute of Kitchen & Cooking Intelligence (RICKI). The survey, fielded among 300+ dealers and designers, was aimed at assessing how kitchen and bathroom design, along with homeowner lifestyles, product preferences and design needs, have changed in the wake of COVID.
According to the findings of the online poll, 63% of surveyed dealers and designers say that their clients are looking more than ever to their home as a sanctuary