# Compact Kitchen Portable kitchen appliances blend comforts of home with the need for adaptability. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 24, 2014, updated Mar 28, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/anywhere-kitchen ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.7/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Compact Kitchen trend? **Compact Kitchen:** While indoor appliances offer comforting conveniences that are hard to find elsewhere, the limitations of utilizing those products only at home can make consumers feel restricted. As a method to add more adaptability to at-home items, brands are turning to compact and portable appliances such as kitchen units to offer traditionally homely features while outdoors or on-the-go. The move towards versatile kitchen units reflect a demand for increased flexibility in day-to-day life. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 5, 2013 to Jan 21, 2014 - Published: Mar 24, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Compact Kitchen trend ### Versatile Portable Appliances Brands are creating compact and portable appliances such as portable kitchens to offer traditionally homely features while outdoors or on-the-go. ### Multi-Tasking Coolers Cleverly designed beverage coolers that offer a handful of fantastic functions such as a bottle opener, removable Bluetooth speakers, a battery-powered blender, and an LED light in the lid for late night usage. ### Portable Cooking Equipment Compact and highly portable cooking contraptions such as camping stoves and cubed kitchens are gaining popularity due to their resourceful and portable features. ## What the Compact Kitchen trend means for industry ### For Outdoor Recreation and Travel Industry The demand for resources that help provide a luxurious and comfortable outdoor experience has led to the creation of multi-tasking coolers, collapsible cooking stations, and portable cooking equipment. ### For Home Appliance Industry Versatile portable appliances offer traditionally homely features while outdoors or on-the-go coupled with compact, highly portable cooking contraptions that save space in small living spaces. ### For Event Planning and Party Supplies Industry Multi-tasking coolers that offer a variety of features such as bottle openers and removable Bluetooth speakers provide a great opportunity to attract event planners organizing outdoor events. ## Trend signals for Compact Kitchen Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 31%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 41% - Activity: 31% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Compact Kitchen trend 6 featured examples from Feb 5, 2013 to Jan 21, 2014. - [Collapsible Cooking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-kitchen): The Grub Hub Outdoor Kitchen Provides the Comforts of Home (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The outdoor recreation industry can take advantage of the demand for portable outdoor kitchens, creating new products and services for campers and outdoor enthusiasts. - [Portable Cubed Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kochinsel-by-remo-zimmerli): The Kochinsel by Remo Zimmerli Allows People to Cook Anywhere in the Home (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of portable kitchen furniture and appliances that enhance space utilization and cater to the needs of small homes and apart… - [Compact Outdoor Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studiogorm-camping-stove): The StudioGorm Camping Stove is Highly Portable and Resourceful (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from developing and marketing more portable and sustainable cooking solutions for camping and backpacking enthusiasts. - [Clever Multi-Tasking Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolest-cooler): The ‘Coolest Cooler’ is an Impressive Kickstarter Funded (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from the rising popularity of multi-functional coolers and other smart outdoor accessories, offering opportunities to enhance the outdo… - [Barbecuing Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziggle-allinone-grill): The Compact Ziggle All-in-One Grill Can Carry and Cook Your al Fresco Meal (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The outdoor recreation industry can capitalize on the trend for portable outdoor cooking by offering innovative products and accessories that enhance the outdoor dining experience. - [Modular Cooking Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-bbq-tray): The Porter BBQ Tray Accommodates for Fewer Hands in Food Preparation (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The kitchenware industry has an opportunity to develop more innovative modular food containers that enhance convenience and organization in meal preparation. ## Recent trend clusters - 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