Most know that the kitchen is the number one selling feature of a home.  Some also know that a kitchen should be updated at least every 10-15 years.  But what will buyers demand in the future for kitchen design? Technology, of course!

The Internet Home Alliance Research Council recently conducted a digital kitchen study to see what homeowners would like to see in the future.  The council is made up of leading companies in the industry which you may be familiar with - Whirlpool, Bell, Cisco, HP, Intel, Microsoft, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) to name a few.

The hot demands these days are granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, gourmet cooking features, and an open floor plan for socialization. Oak is out and eco-friendly bamboo, dark rich woods, or white painted cabinets are in.

So what’s next? The results of the study show that kitchens will continue to be the hub of the home, moving from an entertainment area to a command center. Homeowners want to be able to manage their schedules, energy use, and home security from the kitchen. One concept is to be able to access recipes or digital calendars right in the kitchen.

If you are getting ready to sell, now is the time to make a home improvement. A digital kitchen makeover might be just the thing to make your home the hottest on the market.
Source: K+BB June 2007

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