Whether it’s the concept of ‘social’ kitchens or the increasing popularity of German and Italian engineered kitchens, homes today are equipped with avant-garde kitchens. Contemporary kitchen design is all about addressing new customer aspirations, their fondness for global cuisine along with regional-style cooking, need for smart appliances, and demand for multi-functional spaces with efficient storage solutions, among a host of other new requirements. It’s the perfect blend of local and global aspirations – a challenge the modular kitchen industry is addressing with new solutions.
“Consumers today want a kitchen that does not look like an ordinary kitchen, but one that is equipped with modern functions, ease of use and is low maintenance,” points out Dinesh Aggarwal, joint managing director, Panasonic Life Solutions. In response, Panasonic has been offering specific solutions like noiseless doors, drawers and accessories, along with slim counters that match the equally sleek kitchen fronts. These individual features play a definitive role in the understanding of contemporary kitchens today. “Contemporary kitchens designed with cutting-technology are clean, uncluttered, effortless and minimalist, whilst remaining livable,” summarises Aggarwal.
Ridhvika Chawla, director - marketing, Hacker Kitchens India, explains that the rising demand for the contemporary kitchen is directly linked to the architecture and design that’s in vogue today. The combination of straight-line inspired designs and modern palettes as well as aesthetics, in particular wooden fronts that are warm yet modish, are what define contemporary kitchens today, according to her. Chawla also points out that the real estate trend of offering bare-shell houses has made kitchens bigger, allowing them to be interactive spaces with add-on features such as small sitting nooks and breakfast counters.
This story is from the February 2020 edition of Architect and Interiors India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February 2020 edition of Architect and Interiors India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Kitchens Made User-Friendly
As one of the spaces that sees the most action in a home, kitchens need to strike the right balance between practicality and aesthetics. Some of the new trends in kitchen design are ensuring this crucial aspect is taken care of.
Domotex Hannover 2024
The Domotex Hannover 2024 floored visitors with its innovation and invited Architect and Interiors India as a guest speaker on sustainability.
Unveiling the Textile Trends of Tomorrow
Heimtextil 2024 was a collage of ideas and innovations in the textile and home furnishing industry.
Get Floored
New-age flooring solutions are making their mark as they strike the balance between form and function.
Ornate Heaven
In the heart of Kalhar Blues and Greens, Ahmedabad, stands The Ornate House, a home that breaks the mould of contemporary straight-line design and stands out with its opulent approach.
The Floodproof House
A resilient oasis anchored in Kerala's flood-prone terrain, The Cantilever House is a fine example of architecture's capability for problem-solving.
An Artistic Odyssey
The Peak House in Hyderabad designed by Anusha Architects is a marvellous symphony of art and architecture.
Between Art and Architecture
Balancing architectural brilliance and artistic inspiration, the CY Corp Office in Mumbai seamlessly intertwines authenticity and aesthetics, crafting a narrative of raw, rustic, and refined design language
Exploring Architectural Visions
Architect Prasanna Parvatikar from Tirupur reveals his architectural journey, design philosophies, and innovative approaches that shape the unique character of his projects.
TRADITIONAL TAPESTRY, MODERN LUXURY
ITC Grand Bharat, located in Manesar, is the greatest marvel of sustainability, luxury, design and cultural magnificence.