4. Appliances
With advances in technology and efficiency, new appliances are an important upgrade for many homeowners who are renovating.
Among large kitchen appliances, renovating homeowners use dishwashers (71%) and microwave ovens (70%), followed by stoves (64%), refrigerator-freezer combinations (62%) and range hoods (61%). Homeowners also frequently upgrade cooktops (39%) and wall ovens (31%), while a smaller proportion opt for beverage refrigerators (18%) and wine refrigerators (14%).
In most cases, homeowners prioritize quality and aesthetics over cost. Quality is the top priority, affecting 64% of homeowners, while look and feel is most important to 50%. Although cost is a lower priority for most, 29% of homeowners renovating still cite it as a reason for purchasing an appliance. A significant share also prefers size (27%), special features (25%) and energy efficiency (22%).
Meanwhile, stainless steel is by far the leading choice for appliances, chosen by 74% of homeowners. White (7%), black stainless steel (5%) and black (3%) lag far behind.
With advances in technology and efficiency, new appliances are an important upgrade for many homeowners who are renovating.
Among large kitchen appliances, renovating homeowners use dishwashers (71%) and microwave ovens (70%), followed by stoves (64%), refrigerator-freezer combinations (62%) and range hoods (61%). Homeowners also frequently upgrade cooktops (39%) and wall ovens (31%), while a smaller proportion opt for beverage refrigerators (18%) and wine refrigerators (14%).
In most cases, homeowners prioritize quality and aesthetics over cost. Quality is the top priority, affecting 64% of homeowners, while look and feel is most important to 50%. Although cost is a lower priority for most, 29% of homeowners renovating still cite it as a reason for purchasing an appliance. A significant share also prefers size (27%), special features (25%) and energy efficiency (22%).
Meanwhile, stainless steel is by far the leading choice for appliances, chosen by 74% of homeowners. White (7%), black stainless steel (5%) and black (3%) lag far behind.