Published on : Thursday, March 20, 2014
A report that details the findings from a first of its kind, three year study into the way UK consumers use kitchens is now available. Monitors and sensors were placed in kitchens in UK households to gather information about the way real-life kitchens are used in order to assess the impact on design, manufacture and installation of furniture fittings.
The Furniture Industry Research Association collaborated with Blum UK on the project and funded the data collection and analysis, the findings of which were also presented at a seminar on September 12, 2013 at the KBBReview Kitchen Conference.
Dr. Asli Tamer-Vestlund, FIRA International’s Research and Consultancy Manager, said: “This study is the first three-year study of its kind in the UK and will help us gain an in-depth understanding of how kitchens are used in comparison with the rest of the Europe. Information about how a family treats a kitchen is of vital importance to its design, manufacture and installation. This data helps us to identify trends in family life, look at areas that would benefit from improvement and innovation and review current Standards to ensure kitchen furniture and components meet the requirements of the UK consumer.”
Tags: Blum UK, Dr. Asli Tamer Vestlund, Furniture Industry Research Association, kitchens, uk consumers
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