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Consumers’ desire for smart devices and smart technology is growing, including in the kitchen — for many, the hub of the home. Wray Ward partnered with the Research Institute for Cooking & Kitchen Intelligence (RICKI) and Kitchen & Bath Design News (KBDN) to survey more than 300 designers and glean insights on what they’re seeing in the smart kitchen space. [1]
An explosion in smart technology across the home has opened the door for more innovation in the kitchen. Point-of-entry products like Amazon Alexa, Nest, security cameras and smart lighting have led the way for new products to secure spots in homeowners’ daily lives.