Qualified Remodeler Magazine

FEB 2017

Qualified Remodeler helps independent remodeling firms to survive, become more professional and more profitable by providing must-have business information, namely best business practices, new product information and timely design ideas.

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regulations for low-flow faucets and their ma- terial makeup. Manufacturers repeatedly listed two kitch- en trends impacting their research, develop- ment and product introductions: the kitchen becoming the hub of the home for socializing and entertaining in addition to a place to cook and clean, and the continuation of interest in professional- or commercial-grade kitchen products appearing in residential spaces. Peggy Gallagher, product manager for Delta Faucet Company, points to research proving the evolving role of the kitchen. "What we understand is consumers, first, are looking for the right kitchen faucet to really coordinate and complement a particular style tyle, functionality and durabil- ity drive innovation, and while this is true within many product categories, it is especially true in the kitchen faucet market. As kitchen style preferences shift—the 2017 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study reports contemporary has surpassed transitional as the top kitchen style—kitchen and bar faucets and pot fill- ers see new shape and finish introductions. Introductions continue to include pull-down and pull-out features, and technology expands with hands-free and touch offerings as well. Durability as a selection criterion factors in a faucet standing up to daily wear and tear as well as meeting the growing concern and Kitchen Water Essentials Manufacturers discuss where homeowners want to interact with water in their kitchens, how they use faucets and pot fillers, and why water quality remains an important concern. By Kacey Larsen S KOHLER's Ramos points to an increase in the sales of pot fillers and wall-mounted kitchen faucets, but she explains that homeowners seem to be moving away from a "matchy-matchy" mentaility. Circle 10 on inquiry card PRODUCT TRENDS: Kitchen Faucets & Fixtures 54 February 2017 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com

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