The Most Popular Features of a Dream Kitchen

What do most homeowners in South Shore, MA desire in the kitchen remodel? Their top choices parallel the preferences of a nationwide survey by Home Advisor powered by Anji of 3,000 homeowners who let their dreams be known.

The most preferred components for a new dream kitchen are:

• Stone tile backsplashes

• Marble countertops

• Natural wood cabinets stained with a light to medium finish

• Hardwood floors

• Stainless steel hardware

The second most preferred components of a dream kitchen are:

• Ceramic tile backsplashes

• Granite countertops

• White cabinets

• Stone tile floors

• Brass hardware

More than 7 in 10 survey respondents prefer to have walls painted in a solid color. They did not favor wallpaper in the kitchen.More than half of Americans want a two-toned kitchen.Nearly 40% of Americans said they would not purchase a home if the kitchen did not feature an island.Walk-in pantries are preferred by 65% of Americans. A similar number can’t live without pull-out drawers.Nearly 60% of Americans want stainless steel appliances.48% of Americans want their cabinets and drawers to light up when opened.

For upper storage, 46% prefer a mixture of cabinets and exposed shelves.The most popular luxury amenities in dream kitchens include:

• Built-in spice drawer favored by half of Americans.

• Smart refrigerators and ovens were cited as must-haves by 42% of survey respondents.

• A similar number favors an automatic kitchen faucet.

Other favored components include:

• Pressure cooker (36%)

• Appliance garage (34%)

• Pot-filler (29%)

• Espresso maker (26%)

• Pasta maker (21%)

• Built-in wine fridge (20%)

What would you want in the kitchen of your dreams? Give us a call at (781)749-6777 or make an appointment to visit our showroom at 25 WASHINGTON STREET NORWELL, MA 02061 and let’s discuss how we can convert your dreams into a kitchen that checks all your boxes.