August 8, 2022

How would Americans design their dream kitchens? Perhaps their “forever kitchens” include designer-approved features like a butler’s pantry, mosaic tile backsplash, or waterfall countertops. Maybe they crave the convenience of a pot filler faucet or a double oven. To find out, Home Advisor surveyed 3,000 Americans to gauge what their dream kitchens would look like.

“The kitchen truly is the heart of the home, and this survey is one way to see what homeowners across the country are currently interested in and what exactly they want to do to make such an important space their own,” said Alaina Merrill, a home expert from HomeAdvisor, powered by Angi, tells KBB. “It’s also great  to see these preferences at a state level, since it can help guide renovation decisions toward options with better ROI.”

Key takeaways include:

• Stone tile backsplash, marble countertops, natural wood cabinets with a light to medium finish, hardwood floors, and stainless steel hardware are the dream kitchen design elements chosen by the majority of survey respondents
• Runner-ups include ceramic tile backsplash, granite countertops, white cabinets, stone tile floors, and brass hardware
• The majority of Americans (71%) do not want wallpaper in their dream kitchen—just a solid paint color
• Over half of Americans (52%) say their dream kitchen would be two-toned
• Thirty-nine percent of Americans would not purchase a home without a kitchen island
• Sixty percent of Americans would sacrifice sex for a year for their dream kitchen
• One in 5 Americans would give up their pet for a year for their dream kitchen
• The average American is willing to pay $21,215 for their dream kitchen renovation

Read the entire survey here.