With advances in technology and efficiency, new appliances are an important upgrade for many renovating homeowners.
Among large kitchen appliances, renovating homeowners most often use dishwashers (71%) and microwaves (70%), followed by ranges (64%), refrigerator-freezer combinations (62%) and range hoods (61%). ) comes in place of. Homeowners most often upgrade cooktops (39%) and wall ovens (31%), while smaller shares opt for beverage refrigerators (18%) and wine refrigerators (14%).
For the most part, homeowners prioritize quality and aesthetics over cost. Quality is the top priority, influencing 64% of homeowners, while look and feel is most important for 50%. Although cost is a low priority for most people, 29% of renovating homeowners still cite it as a reason for their appliance purchases. Substantial shares also prefer size (27%), special features (25%) and energy efficiency (22%).
Meanwhile, stainless steel is by far the leading choice. Appliances, chosen by 74% of homeowners. white (7%), black Stainless steel (5%) and black (3%) follow far behind.