The kitchen is known as the heart of every home. Dynamic lifestyles, persistent traveling, and exposure to global designs have paved the way to a more improved and modern standard of living. In recent times, we have seen an effective shift in the kitchen preferences of many modern households, with most homeowners opting for a fancy and stylish kitchen layout as opposed to the traditional alternative. Today, cooking in a modern modular kitchen is more of an experience than a necessity. Homeowners like to spend time and create memories with their families in the kitchen. Contemporary modular kitchens offer a lot more than just a place to cook. With the change in trends, modular kitchens now define your lifestyle.
A modular kitchen is an ever-evolving product in terms of design, finishes, hardware, accessories, and appliances. With the substantial amount of time and money invested into product research and development by leading brands, innovations and new trends are inevitable. Automation and technology advancements are the key factors driving the global trend in the modular kitchen industry. However, the current global trends can be categorized under the following heads:
Finishes: Flute finish is trending globally, extensively. This finish can be in the form of fluted glass, lacquer, veneer, or wood finish. The popularity of fluted glass in the kitchen coincides with the ever-accelerating importance of sustainability in the modern world as we take a step back from disposable materials that look trendy for a short period but that need to be replaced immediately. People are now on the lookout for materials and products that will not only add value to their homes but are also long-lasting. Flutes are a prominent breakthrough from the regular plain finishes. The amalgamation of textures and retro-feel with contemporary design styles makes your kitchen a design beauty.
Levels: Varied intentional levels on the countertop by using different materials or colors break the monotony of bigger counter space and create private & exclusive spaces.
One house-one space: Open plan living is inevitably and one of the most enduring trends to have emerged in modern kitchen design in recent years. Modular kitchens have now merged into the living and dining spaces, creating one big space for family and friends to have a memorable time. Having a space with more function and flow comes in handy especially when you’re hosting social events, even if it’s for just a few guests. The open kitchen concept with its seamless dining and living space allows us to cook, dine and socialize with our guests and family members without having to move back and forth from one room to the other. The home has become more social now, tying your relations stronger than ever before. Also, with an open kitchen design homeowners can tackle the issue of space crunch in urban areas with much ease. As it comes with no barriers or doors, this design style allows spaces to flow into one other, thereby making the home look more spacious than it is. An open kitchen also gives rise to a sense of informality and a friendly ambiance.
Khanindra Barman, Co-Founder, Wurfel