AI is Transforming Kitchen Design as Homeowners Demand Smarter

Written by

The Rise of AI in Kitchen Design: How Smart Technology is Revolutionizing Cooking Spaces

Bellevue, United States – November 24, 2025 / Kitchen & More /

BELLEVUE, WA— Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a larger role in home renovation, with Kitchen & More reporting a noticeable increase in homeowner requests for AI-integrated kitchen designs. The firm attributes this rise to the technology’s ability to improve planning precision, reduce trial-and-error, and help clients evaluate options before construction begins.

AI tools help identify planning issues before construction begins

Kitchen design often presents challenges related to storage, appliance placement, and lighting that does not reflect real use. According to Kitchen & More, AI-powered design tools enable homeowners to compare layouts and visualize configurations early in the process. These tools help identify issues such as poor appliance placement and limited storage before materials are ordered or construction begins.

“Homeowners are eager to incorporate technologies that enhance convenience, efficiency, and personalization in their kitchens,” says Kurt Karimov, CEO of Kitchen & More.

AI-generated renderings allow clients to switch materials, adjust layouts, or test different appliance placements in real time. This process reduces revision cycles and helps avoid costly mistakes. Some homeowners also request layouts designed around smart appliances, including ovens that adapt to cooking preferences and refrigerators that monitor groceries.

Industry-wide adoption continues to rise

A 2023 survey by Qualified Remodeler found that roughly 64.2% of remodelers have experimented with AI tools, and nearly 30% now integrate AI into their day-to-day work. Industry-wide, these tools are used for generating preliminary cost estimates, producing photorealistic renderings, and analyzing room measurements to recommend efficient layouts.

Human oversight remains central to final decisions

Kitchen & More notes that while AI speeds up analysis and visualization, it cannot interpret long-term household routines or priorities specific to each family.

“AI gives us powerful tools to speed up the process and generate ideas, but it can’t replace the designer’s eye for proportion, flow, and livability,” explains Karimov.

The firm also highlights the importance of evaluating which smart features are practical for clients rather than adopting technology for its own sake.

One example is the firm’s use of Gemini Nano Banana, which helps interior designers quickly map room layouts and experiment with furniture arrangements. The team can ask for a realistic design that can help them identify the main angle they want to pursue:

‘We make sure every tech feature adds meaningful value, not just novelty. Technology should enhance your kitchen, not overwhelm it,” says Karimov. “We guide clients to invest in features they’ll benefit from every day, whether that’s a smart oven or strategically placed voice-activated lighting.”

About Kitchen & More

Kitchen & More is a kitchen and bathroom remodeling firm based in Bellevue, WA, with a showroom in Seattle. The company operates as a design-build contractor, handling design, project management, and installation in-house. Kitchen & More works directly with manufacturers for cabinetry and countertops and integrates planning technology to support layout decisions, material selection, and cost evaluation.