Fevzi Karaman, a Turkish design student, created this small space concept kitchen which won a prize in design.
Completely self contained, sleekly designed, with deco design influences, the work space on the "silverline" kitchen cupboard can also be used as a table.
It's a very forward looking design that can double as a nice piece of furniture too.
Implications - Condo- and apartment-dwellers in urban centers are increasingly looking for multifunctional furniture that saves square footage without sacrificing their hobbies and interests. As home cooking grew in popularity during the recession, savvy designers envisioned sleek, space-saving kitchens for studios that would add cooking elements and storage for cookware without swallowing up the room.
Small Space Concept Kitchen
Silverline by Cupboard Doubles as Table
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Furniture - Designing furniture that can serve multiple purposes in small spaces, such as a kitchen cupboard that can also be used as a table.
2. Space-saving Kitchens - Creating compact kitchen designs for small living spaces, offering cooking elements and storage without taking up too much room.
3. Sleek and Deco Design Influences - Incorporating sleek and art deco design influences into small space concept kitchens, adding aesthetic appeal to functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - Opportunity for furniture designers to create innovative, multifunctional pieces that cater to the needs of urban dwellers with limited space.
2. Kitchen Appliance - Potential for kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop compact and space-saving solutions that provide cooking elements and storage in small kitchens.
3. Home Decor - Space-saving kitchen designs with sleek and art deco influences can inspire home decor brands to create complementary furniture and accessories.