This week, the Consumer Electronics Show will
take place in Las Vegas. Billed as the world’s gathering place for the business
of consumer technology, the CES show will feature smart kitchen and bath
appliances and applications, which provide homeowners with practical, efficient
solutions to perform everyday tasks. A recent Whirlpool Corporation survey
found that 52 percent of consumers believe they spend too much time cooking and
58 percent of consumers reported that they would like to spend less time doing
laundry.
Other findings in the Whirlpool survey
include:
- Nearly 75 percent of
respondents are interested in smart appliances that will help reduce food
waste.
- 75 percent of respondents want
smart appliances that can help manage water usage.
- 78 percent of respondents want
their smart appliances to save money.
- 64 percent of respondents want
appliances to reduce their utility costs.
- 69 percent of respondents want
appliances that can provide personalized service.
The Whirlpool survey reflects trends expected
in 2019. New kitchens and baths will continue to offer the best of both form
and function. We are seeing growing demand amongst our clientele for kitchens
that are not only beautiful but will also contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
On many clients’ wish lists are appliances that produce healthier food. That
helps to explain the growing popularity of convection steam ovens or
combination steam and microwaves that are often specified when space is at a
premium.
Undercounter refrigerated drawers are another
appliance that contributes to a healthier lifestyle. Many of our clients are
attracted to refrigerated drawers to store fruits and vegetables, which promote
healthier snacks and also can help reduce the time required for meal
preparation, especially when the drawers are in an island.
Water filtration faucets and systems help
assure that water used for cooking, drinking and bathing is chemical free.
Smart, connected appliances that include
ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers and even
coffee makers that can order pods on demand are popping up in kitchens
nationwide with the goal to provide owners with more time and convenience.
Lighting is continuing to evolve through
technological advancements and creative design applications. Given that the
kitchen is the most important room in the home, a well-designed kitchen is a
well-lit kitchen, providing layers of light for setting the mood, performing
tasks and providing ambiance. In-drawer and cabinet lighting are expected to
continue to increase in popularity, and the range of pendants, chandeliers and
other fixtures provide a blank canvas for our customers to make unique design
statements.
If you resolved this year to improve your
health, enhance your lifestyle or reward yourself for the hard work that you
put in every day, we could help you achieve those goals by designing a dream
kitchen that exceeds your wildest expectations. Give Weiler’s Kitchens &
Baths a call at 215-357-9300 or visit our Bucks County showroom at 350 Bustleton
Pike, Feasterville, PA 19053 to explore how you can make 2019 extraordinarily
special for you and your family.
