With consumers leading increasingly busy lives and living in increasingly smaller spaces, futuristic kitchen designs have been created to fit contemporary needs.
One of the ways that architects and designers are adapting to the modern needs of consumers is with modular designs. By breaking down the average kitchen into modular units, consumers can pick and choose which essential pieces will fit in their specific needs. For example, the Kitch'T linear kitchen is designed so that it features more storage and less eating space -- ideal for millennials who often prefer to eat on the run.
Other futuristic kitchen designs involve freestanding units that allow consumers to cook in non-traditional spaces. For instance, the Gali kitchen unit by Ana Rana does not require users to have a specific room to cook or prepare meals in -- an ideal solution for bachelor apartments. Another example is the Miuccia kitchen, which is a prefabricated unit that can be set up anywhere as needed.
25 Futuristic Kitchen Designs
From Modular Concept Kitchens to Freestanding Prefab Kitchens:
Katherine Pendrill — Mar 2, 2017 — Art & Design
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Hideaway Apartment Kitchens
This Design by Minorpoet Uses Minimalism to Maximize Available Space
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Hybrid Outdoor Indoor Kitchens
The Canteen Designed by Benn+Penna Flows from Inside to the Yard
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Affordable Compact Kitchens
IKEA's Sunnersta Mini-Kitchen is a Kitchen Set for Cramped Spaces
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All-in-One Kitchen Units
The 'KITCH’T' Home Kitchen Design is a Place for Cooking and Socializing
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Modular Storage Kitchens
The 'SOUL' Kitchen Layout Offers Adjustable Space for Storage
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Utility Residence Blocks
The Hub Kitchen and Bathroom Unit Can be Used to Create a Livable Space
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Tech-Infused Range Hoods
The Falmec 'Spazio' Range Hood Holds Tablets and Grows Greenery
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Freestanding Prefab Kitchens
The Miuccia Kitchen Can Be Installed in Any Space
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Modular Kitchen Designs
'The Cut' Kitchen by Alessandro Isola Sees the Space as Ever-Changing
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Sunken Kitchen Designs
MAMM DESIGN Renovates an Amsterdam Apartment with Rare Floor Plan
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Portable Kitchen Concepts
This Space-Saving Product Forgoes Traditional Kitchen Spaces
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Recycled Kitchen Cabinets
The IKEA Kungsbacka Cabinet is Made from Recycled Materials
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Affordable Designer Kitchens
These Kitchens are Made By Professsional Architects & IKEA Furniture
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Modular Small Space Kitchens
The 'Kitch'T' Linear Kitchen Makes the Most of Small Living Quarters
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Compact Kitchen Units
This Kitchen Collection Was Designed to Fit into Small Apartments
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Modular Concept Kitchens
The Ikea Hacka Kitchen Can Be Adapted to Individuals' Needs
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Compact Accessible Kitchens
ChopChop Culinary Setup is Ergonomically Designed for Wheelchair Users
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Miniature Kitchen Islands
This Modern Kitchen Island is Designed with a Fully Functioning Oven
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Luxe Leather Kitchen Appliances
JennAir Appliances Are a Masterful Blend of Form and Function
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IoT-Connected Microwaves
The GE Smart Countertop Microwave Oven Has Scan-To-Cook Technology
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Modernized Retro Kitchens
This Parisian Apartment Boasts Stainless Steel Kitchen Cabinets
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Versatile Kitchen Designs
Gali by Ana Rana is a Compact Kitchen Unit and Apartment Space-Saver
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Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
The 'Tempo' Kitchen Prep Station Works as an Island or a Built-in
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Voice-Activated Faucets
PourMi Helps to Save Time, Energy and Water in the Kitchen
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Spice-Blending Kitchen Appliances
The 'TasteTro' Spice System Easily Upgrades Your Food's Flavor
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Repurposed Container Homes
The RDP House is Built Using Recycled Shipping Containers and Glass
Disability-Conscious Cookware
The 'Oneware' Series Makes Cooking a One-Handed Task
Sculptural Wooden Chopping Knives
The 'Handaxe' Wooden Knife is Safe and Effective at Cutting
Earthy Artistic Cafes
'Studio EM' Created Pieces That are Unique to This Cafe Alone
Suspended High-Tech Range Hoods
The 'Orbital' Range Hood Boasts a Modern Floating Design
Automatic Composting Devices
The 'Zera Food Recycler' Speeds Up the Composting Process
Hybrid Outdoor Indoor Kitchens
The Canteen Designed by Benn+Penna Flows from Inside to the Yard
Compact Single Room Apartments
Ambidestro Arquitetura Creates a Livable Space from 24 Sq Meters
Smart Herb-Milling Machines
The 'OTTO' is Ideal for Herbs, Spices and Teas
Urban Eco Abodes
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design's Skygarden House
Redesigned Industrial Lofts
This Amsterdam Apartment Embraces Industrial Elements
Academic Family Homes
'The Study House' Was a Former University Building
Soap-Free Dishwashers
The 'Vapure' Steam Washer Cleans Dishes with Steam Instead of Water and Soap
Cuisine-Enhancing Farm Boxes
The U-ING Hydroponic Grow System Keeps Fresh Herbs Constantly Growing
Caveman Food Preparation Tools
The Primitive Kitchen Tools are Simple Yet Effective
Interactive Furniture Fairs
This Fair Allows Visitors to Test Out and Interact with Its Items
Minimalist Guest Cabins
These Small Guest Houses are Arranged in Groups of Three
Modular Kitchen Funnels
The 'Flexi Funnel' Was Made to Save Space in the Kitchen by Retracting
All-in-One Kitchen Units
The 'KITCH’T' Home Kitchen Design is a Place for Cooking and Socializing
Modern Red Brick Homes
This Red Brick Home Mixes Classic Architecture with a Modern Interior
Multi-Functional Kitchen Appliances
The Whirpool Levita Aims to Make Cooking More Convenient
Modular Couch Delivery Companies
'Burrow' Delivers Designer Couches That Assemble in Minutes
Hassle-Free Cooking Appliances
The Suvie robocooker is the Answer for Convenient Home-Cooked Meals
Off-Grid Stone Residences
This Off-Grid House Is Made From a Volcanic Rock Material
Wooden Chef Knives
'//SKID' is a 97% Wood and 3% High Alloyed Carbon Steel Kitchen Tool
Extremely Compact Multifunctional Flats
Studio Bazi Designed Practical Storage for a Moscow Flat
Artistic Maze Lofts
This Quirky Loft Apartment Features Secret Nooks and Long Tunnels
Small Fast-Cooking Ovens
The Brava Smart Oven is an Elegant and Stylish Cooking Appliance
Beginner-Friendly Smart Gardens
The 'Plantario' Autonomous Smart Garden is Simple to Use
Tubular Coffee Kitchen Appliances
This Conceptual Dyson Coffee Maker is Compact and Powerful
Adaptable Social Apartments
The KC DEsign Studio Taipei Home Focuses on Public Living Space
Sunken Kitchen Designs
MAMM DESIGN Renovates an Amsterdam Apartment with Rare Floor Plan
Automated Meal Appliances
The 'Tree of Life' Refrigerator Cooker Prepares Whatever Meal You Desire
Glass Pod Accommodations
PurePods Offers a One-of-a-Kind New Zealand Experience
Minimalist Japanese Knife Sets
This Kitchen Tool Branding is Both Simple and Informative
Transparent Cooking Appliances
Huy Pham Designed Three Beautiful Transparent Cooking Pots
Compact Kitchen Range Hoods
The 'Portable Kitchen Hood' Can be Placed Easily in Small Spaces
Fridge-Upgrading Cameras
The Smarter Fridge Cam Can be Placed Inside Any Kitchen Fridge
Interactive Office Food Halls
The eBay Office Cafeteria Boasts a Smart Self-Ordering System
Tiny Rural Rentals
The 'Getaway Cabins' Offer Compact Living for Forest Settings
Beer-Preserving Dispensers
The SUB Home Beer Dispenser Lets Buyers Order Multiple Craft Beers
Lavish Residential Towers
This Prestigious Apartment Complex Offers a Stunning NYC View
Tiny Hemp Homes
This Hemp Home Makes Use Of Sustainable Hemp-Based Materials
Automated Sous Vide Cookers
The Chef Sous Vide Machine Ensures Food is Cooked Perfectly
Wireless Induction Cooktops
The 'B’CHEF' Induction Hot Plate Allows for Movement During Cooking
Modular Small Space Kitchens
The 'Kitch'T' Linear Kitchen Makes the Most of Small Living Quarters
Smart Oil Dispensers
The 'FreshGreek' Ensures That Your Salad Gets the Right Amount of Condiments
Twisted Urban Farms
The 'Hybrid Farm Apartment Building' Concept Maximizes Sunlight Access in NYC
Miniature Wall-Divided Homes
These Wall Dividers Create the Illusion of Separate Rooms
Smart Kitchen Islands
This Smart Island Concept Simplifies the Cooking Process
Powerful Kitchen Range Vents
The FIREBIRD Black Stainless Steel Range Hood Has Quiet Operation
Adaptable Coffee Brewers
The Yama Silverton Coffee Dripper Can Make Hot or Cold Brew Coffee
Screen-Integrated Range Hoods
The 'REC' Range Hood Boasts a Touch Interface to Display Recipes
Homely Beauty Boutiques
The Aesop Skincare Counter in São Paulo is Designed Like a House
Metal-Clad Restaurant Interiors
This Finnish Restaurant is Lined with Corrugated Metal Wall Panels
Cubic Folding Camping Kitchens
The iKamper 'ITout' Camp Kitchen Compacts into a Small Box
Transformed Scottish Homes
WT Architects Blends Old with the New in a Preservative Way
Meme-Themed Stuffed Animals
The 'This is Fine' Plush Dog Brings the Online Meme Into Reality
Aeronautics-Inspired Coffee Makers
The 'Dot/Dot' Coffee Pod Machine Looks Worthy of the ISS
Monumental Glass Residences
This Modern Vacation House Boasts a Minimalist and Linear Design
Nesting Wooden Grinders
The Nest Mortar and Pestle Takes Its Shape from a Woodpecker Roost
Luxe Leather Kitchen Appliances
JennAir Appliances Are a Masterful Blend of Form and Function
Energy-Efficient QSR Restaurants
This Small-Format Wendy's Restaurant Design Reduces Energy Use
Kid-Drawn Stuffed Toys
Ikea's 'Sagoskatt' Toys are Replicas of Real Kids' Drawings
Geometric Balconies
Casa Doble by Langarita-Navarro Boasts a Unique Extension Around It
Customizable Tabletop Designs
Prettypegs' 'Tops on Pegs' Introduces Customizable Tabletops
Giant Athlete Installations
JR Installed Giant Olympic Athlete Installations Around Rio
Graphic Die-Cut Prints
Homeowners Can Add an Eclectic Touch to Interiors with Prints by Curioos
Waste-Reducing Food Trucks
This Truck Reduces Food Waste by Creating Dishes from Unusual Animals
Versatile Mini Storage Boxes
The KYOTOMOJI Holds Valuables and Fits Seamlessly into Any Room
Retro-Modern Finnish Residences
This House in Finland Embraces Minimalist Design Details
Cascading Coffee Brewers
The 'Cascade' Kitchen Coffee Maker Turns Brewing into Artwork
Swedish Furniture Museums
From Us with Love Designed Interactive Installations for IKEA
Programmable Five-in-One Cookers
The AirGO AP360 Multicooker Prepares Meals Many Different Ways
Sophisticatedly Renovated Apartments
Michael K Chen Architecture Sleekly Updated a Home's Interior
Automated Cooking Appliances
The De’Longhi Livenza Multi Cooker Can Roast, Slow Cook and More
Chic Kitchen Filters
The Faber 'Talika' Kitchen Hood Keeps Spaces Smelling Fresh and Looking Chic
Tropical Concrete Resorts
The Hix Island House's Minimalistic Design Contrasts the Lush Setting
Modular Childhood Room Furniture
'Home Back Home' Makes Childhood Rooms Suitable for Adults
Tipping Water Boiling Kettles
The 'TILT' Kettle Prepares Water and Pours it Conveniently
Dedicated Domestic Ice Makers
The Crystal Clear Ice Machines Make and Hold Up to 34-Pounds of Ice
Taco Kitchen Kits
The Taco Serving Dishes and Holders Kit Streamlines Taco Night
Fire-Alerting Birdhouses
The Connected Birdhouse Can Send Out a Signal and Forest Fire Warning
Lunar-Inspired Rice Cookers
The 'Midea' Cooker Expresses Cooking Cycles with Lunar Phases
Automated Kitchen Towel Appliances
The Innovia Automatic Paper Towel Dispenser is Motion-Activated
Detached Games Rooms
Officina29 Architetti Designed an Airy Space for Fun in Italy
Hanging Kitchen Air Purifiers
The Belyse Air Solution Boasts a Portable Design
Removable Wall Clock Timers
The 'Sync' Kitchen Timer Clock Works as Multiple Different Devices
Syrian Apartment Replicas
IKEA's '25 Square Metres of Syria' Replicates a Syrian Home
Microwavable Vegetable Pouches
Libby's Uses a Self-Venting System for Its Steamed Vegetables
Smart Coffee Makers
The OXO On Coffee Brew System Uses Alarm Clock Tech for Added Precision
IOT Kitchen Appliances
The LG Instaview ThinQ Refrigerator is Updated With AI-Controlled Features
Assistive Kitchen Robots
The Obi Kitchen Robot Helps the Disabled Feed Themselves
Programmable Smoke-Free Cookers
The Chefman Air Fryer Creates Endless Meal Varieties in Less Time
Hat-Inspired Toasters
The 'Fedora' Bread Toaster Mimics the Design Aesthetic of the Magician's Hat
Accessible Kitchen Cabinetry
Wellborn's 'Active Living' Cabinets Adhere to Universal Design
Compact At-Home Hand Dryers
The Thanko Bathroom Hand Dryer Does Away with the Need for Towels
Holographic UI Cooking Appliances
The 'ARKTIS' Offers Interactive Access to Recipes and More
Lifestyle-Enhancing Offices
The 'LogMeIn' Office Combines Modern Design with Rustic Elements
Air-Enhancing Kitchen Range Hoods
The Elica 'Empty Sky' Range Hood Works to Keep Air Fresh
Embroidered Clock DIYs
Fall For DIY's Charming Project is Inspired by High-End Home Accessories
Dessert-Comparing Packaging
The 'SCANDAL' by Stelio Parliaros Ice Cream Desserts are Scrumptious
Contemporary Kitchen Range Hoods
The Elvish Hood Range Draws Inspiration from an Elf's Hat
Foolproof Kitchen Seasoning Shakers
The 'Obvious' Spice Shaker Features a Straightforward Design
Converted Office Lofts
The 'REWE Digital' Office Space Provides a Playful Open Plan
Recycled Smartphone Screen Glassware
The Pentatonic 'Handy Glass' Boasts a Modern Aesthetic
IoT-Integrated Multi-Cookers
'GKM9000' by Gourmia Enhances Cooking with Wi-Fi Connectivity
Apartment Rental Chatbots
The 'Trulia' Chatbot Can Now Show Users Apartment Listings for Rent
Modular Insect Farms
The Cricket Shelter is an Urban Farm for Raising Free-Range Crickets
Automated Desktop Cooker Appliances
The Breville Fast Slow Pro Prepares Perfect Meals with Ease
Gridded Aerator Faucets
The Mikado Faucet Dispenses Water in an Lattice Intersection of Streams
Health-Encouraging Transprent Kitchens
MVRDV's Infinity Kitchenette Clear Design Displays Food
Appliance-Connecting Cooking Tools
Innit Helps Consumers Cook with Confidence
Old-Fashioned Kitchen Islands
This Wood Kitchen Island Was Inspired by Mid-Century Home Decor
Flour-Filled Rolling Pins
The Flour Shaking Rolling Pin Dusts, Flattens and Measures
Item-Lending Libraries
'The Sharing Depot' in Toronto is a Complete Product Rental Service
Gourmet Ramadan Menus
The Manzil Downtown Dubai's Holy Month Menu Embodies Luxury
Reinterpreted Homeware Stores
Bed Bath & Beyond is Debuting a New Store Format in Brooklyn
Smartphone-Controlled Rice Cookers
This Smart Rice Cooker Can Be Controlled Remotely
Corrugated Rustic Eateries
The OX Restaurant in Helsinki Opts for a Design that Reflects the Menu
Curtain-Inspired Range Hoods
The Sipario Cooker Hood Saves Space and Adds a Flowing Aesthetic
Suspended String Fruit Bowls
The LÖK Absorbs Ethylene Gas To Help Keep Produce Fresher Longer
Versatile Tablet Tripods
The GorillaPod Stand Pro Mount Allows Portrait and Landscape Orientations
Reusable Carafe Coffee Makers
The Bodum Pour Over Coffee Machine Features a Metallic Mesh Filter
DIY Caffeinated Pumpkin Cocktails
'Poor Man's Kitchen' Infused a Classic Autumn Drink with Liquor
Interactive Tapping Games
This Game Lets Amateur Drummers Channel Their Tapping into Mogees Play
Home-Cooked Meal Services
Umi Kitchen Delivers Meals Cooked by Local Chefs
Safety-Focused Stove Sensors
The 2GIG Stove & Grill Guard Gives an Alert If the Stove is Left On
Mobile Bachelor Kitchenettes
The G-Multi Function Concept Stovetop Offers Sliding Appliances
Familiar Ingredient Branding
Stouffer's Frozen Entrees Will Now Be Made with Fewer Ingredients
Tiny House Toys
The Kidkraft 'Teeny House Dollhouse' Sits on a Trailer Bed for On-the-Go Play
Heartwarming Furniture Ads
This Ikea France Commercial Shows a Mother Watching Her Son Grow Up