What do most homeowners in Denver, Colorado & Dallas, Texas desire in the kitchen of their dreams?  Their top choices parallel the preferences of a nationwide survey by Home Advisor powered by Anji of 3,000 homeowners who let their dreams be known.

Dream Kitchen Components

The most preferred components for a new dream kitchen are:

• Stone tile backsplashes
• Marble countertops
• Natural wood cabinets stained with a light to medium finish
• Hardwood floors
• Stainless steel hardware

The second most preferred components of a dream kitchen are:

• Ceramic tile backsplashes
• Granite countertops
• White cabinets
• Stone tile floors
• Brass hardware

More than 7 in 10 survey respondents prefer to have walls painted in a solid color.  They did not favor wallpaper in the kitchen.

More than half of Americans want a two-toned kitchen, often with the island being a different color of the cabinet than the perimeter cabinets.

Nearly 40% of Americans said they would not purchase a home if the kitchen did not feature an island.

Walk-in pantries are preferred by 65% of Americans. A similar number can’t live without pull-out drawers.

Nearly 60% of Americans want stainless steel appliances.

48% of Americans want their cabinets and drawers to light up when opened.

For upper storage, 46% prefer a mixture of cabinets and exposed shelves.

The most popular luxury amenities in dream kitchens include:

• Built-in spice drawer favored by half of Americans.
• Smart refrigerators and ovens are cited as must-haves by 42% of survey respondents.
• A similar number favors an automatic kitchen faucet.

Other favored kitchen components include:

• Pressure cooker (36%)
• Appliance garage (34%)
• Pot-filler (29%)
• Espresso maker (26%)
• Pasta maker (21%)
• Built-in wine fridge (20%)

What would you want in the kitchen of your dreams?  Give us a call or make an appointment to visit any of our showrooms and let’s discuss how we can convert your dreams into a kitchen that checks all your boxes.