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A Study on User Preferences and Kitchen Design Trends: The Case of Kayseri

Tuğba Andaç Güzel(KAYSERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-4281-6652
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2025-07-31
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Kitchens are a vital aspect of interior design, shaping furniture layout and overall aesthetics.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Kitchens are a vital aspect of interior design, shaping furniture layout and overall aesthetics.
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Key Findings & Data:Data from 274 participants in Kayseri were collected through face-to-face surveys and analyzed using descriptive statistics.
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Conclusion & Impact:Users prefer kitchens that blend classic and modern elements, emphasizing practicality and comfort suited to Kayseri’s regional needs.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:Kitchen Design · Kitchen Furniture · Interior Layout

Abstract

Kitchens are a vital aspect of interior design, shaping furniture layout and overall aesthetics. This study, conducted in Kayseri, investigates the perspectives, design preferences, and attitudes of residential users toward kitchen furniture and decoration. The primary goal is to identify favored and disfavored design elements, providing valuable insights for designers and businesses in the kitchen furniture and interior design sector. The findings aim to guide user-centered design practices and support better decision-making. Data from 274 participants in Kayseri were collected through face-to-face surveys and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results show that kitchens in the region are typically 18 m², with “I”-shaped and “L”-shaped layouts being the most common. Users prioritize functionality, size, and material quality over aesthetics. Composite marble is the most used countertop material, though granite and natural marble are gaining popularity. White dominates as the preferred color for ceilings, walls, floors, and cabinets, complemented by neutral tones. Ceramic and porcelain tiles are the favored flooring materials. Participants value easy cleaning, usability, and high-quality lighting, while the lack of wall lighting highlights a design gap. Users prefer kitchens that blend classic and modern elements, emphasizing practicality and comfort suited to Kayseri’s regional needs.

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Mutfaklar, hem mobilya düzeni hem de dekorasyon açısından iç mekan tasarımında önemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Kayseri’deki konut mutfaklarının mevcut iç mekan özelliklerini inceleyerek, kullanıcıların mutfak mobilyası ve tasarım tercihlerine ilişkin bakış açılarını ortaya koymaktır. Araştırmada, mutfak dekorasyonunda arzu edilen ve hoşnutsuzluk yaratan unsurların belirlenmesi hedeflenmiş ve sektöre rehberlik edecek verilerin elde edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışma, 274 kullanıcı ile yüz yüze anket yöntemi kullanılarak yürütülmüş, sonuçlar tanımlayıcı istatistiksel analizler ile değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, Kayseri’deki mutfaklar ortalama 18 m² büyüklüğünde olup, en az 2 metre dolap ve tezgah kullanım alanına sahip "I" tipi tek duvar düzenine sahiptir. Kullanıcılar, mutfak tasarımında estetikten çok boyut, işlevsellik ve malzeme kalitesine öncelik vermektedir. Mermerit gibi ekonomik malzemeler yaygın olmakla birlikte, dayanıklı malzemeler olan granit ve mermer gibi seçeneklere doğru bir eğilim söz konusudur. Beyaz renk, tavan, duvar, zemin ve mutfak dolaplarında en çok tercih edilen renktir. Duvarlar genellikle boya uygulaması varken zeminlerde karo kullanılmakta, tavanlarda ise sakıt aydınlatmalar tercih edilmektedir. Halılar, mutfaklarda yaygın olarak kullanılan döşemeler arasındadır. Ideal bir mutfak yaratmada kullanıcılar hem klasik hem de modern dekorasyon unsurlarını birleştiren tasarımlara ilgi göstermektedir.

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Güzel, T. A. (2025). A Study on User Preferences and Kitchen Design Trends: The Case of Kayseri. bab Journal of FSMVU Faculty of Architecture and Design, Volume: 6 Issue: 2. https://doi.org/10.61807/babdergisi.1573132

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