New survey results highlight evolving trends in kitchen and bathroom design

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","http:\/\/info.aia.org\/AIArchitect\/2023\/0307\/aia-interactive\/"]],["b"],["a",["href","http:\/\/info.aia.org\/AIArchitect\/2021\/0312\/aia-interactive\/index.html"]]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"WASHINGTON \u2013 March 30, 2023 \u2013 New data from the\nAmerican Institute of Architects (AIA) "],[0,[0],1,"Home Design\nTrends Survey"],[0,[],0," is revealing the latest trends in kitchen and bathroom design.\n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Demand for kitchen related home features, such as\nworking pantries and outdoor kitchens has remained desirable. Induction cooking appliances are becoming\nmuch more prevalent and topped the list of kitchen products growing in popularity."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Bathrooms remain a popular focus, as more upscale\nfeatures like larger walk-in and doorless showers, towel-warming drawers, and\nstall showers without bathtubs top the list of desirable features. Additionally,\nthere was accelerated demand for more easily accessible bathroom features such\nas no threshold showers and smart toilets. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThe design focus on home kitchens and baths\ncontinues, but homeowners are being mindful in making sure the upgrades make\neconomic sense in the current economic environment,\u201d said AIA Chief Economist "],[0,[1],1,"Kermit\nBaker"],[0,[],0,", PhD, Hon. AIA. \u201cThe entire residential sector is under pressure, and\nhigh borrowing costs and uncertain future home prices are making households\nmore cautious about undertaking new projects.\u201d"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Findings of the report also\nrevealed residential architecture firm business conditions for the fourth\nquarter of 2022, which included: "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"Project billings, inquiries, and design contracts\nended 2022 showing weakness."]],[[0,[],0,"Project backlogs at residential architecture firms\ncontinued to decline from their peak in Q1 of 2022 but remained near all-time\nhighs in Q4."]],[[0,[],0,"Residential firms in all regions reported weaker\nbusiness conditions in Q4 of 2022."]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The AIA Home Design Trends Survey\nis conducted quarterly with a panel of more than 300 architecture firms that\nconcentrate their practice in the residential sector. More information on the\nlatest survey results can be reviewed on "],[0,[2],1,"AIA\u2019s\nwebsite"],[0,[],0,"."]]],[1,"p",[]],[1,"h3",[[0,[1],1,"About AIA"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Founded\nin 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and\nsustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200\ninternational, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that\npromote economic vitality and public wellbeing."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them\nin their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders\nand the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities,\ninstitutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct\nto ensure the highest professional standards."]]]]}