Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Compact
Design
Simplistic kitchens and furniture to expand urban core living.
5.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Compact Design trend?
Compact Design: As more people move toward city lifestyles and smaller dwellings, kitchens are becoming more simple and compact to maximize smaller living spaces. Fold-aways and wall extensions are allowing kitchen appliances to hide and expand when needed, giving city dwellers clean and sleek open spaces.
Trend themes
Themes within the Compact Design trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Compact Kitchen Design
Compact kitchens are becoming more simple and compact to maximize smaller living spaces using fold-aways and wall extensions, allowing kitchen appliances to hide and expand when needed. Companies who wish to appeal to urban-dwelling target markets can manufacture kitchen products that are small in size, storable and stylish.
02
Portable Kitchens
With the growing need for convenience, compact, all-in-one portable kitchens, and anything hybrid are now on the rise. There's a growing demand for items that maintain a decorative elegance but are easy, convenient and time-saving for the busy population looking to live more simply. Companies who manufacture portable kitchens can maximize convenience of consumers who are always on the go.
03
Hidden Kitchens
Using hidden appliances, such as sub-zero freezer and refrigerator built-in wine coolers, can maximize space in a smaller kitchen. An artful media cabinet that opens and closes with ease can provide additional designing to your kitchen, providing a futuristic look. Companies who manufacture hidden appliances can appeal to urban-dwelling markets and design more innovatively by providing an easier way to maximize space through hidden appliances.
Industry implications
What the Compact Design trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Kitchen Appliances
Design and manufacture kitchen appliances that are small in size, storable, and stylish to appeal to urban-dwelling target markets.
For
Interior Design
Produce compact, all-in-one portable kitchens and hidden appliances in order to maximize convenience for busy consumers who are always on the go.
For
Real Estate
Develop innovative space-maximizing concepts such as hidden kitchens and appliances, portable kitchens, and other compact kitchen designs so individuals living in densely populated urban areas have cost-effective living spaces.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Compact Design
Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 70%, freshness 8%.
Popularity77%
Activity70%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Compact Design trend
10 featured examples from Nov 2, 2008 to Jun 3, 2009CategoryArt & Design
Hidden Kitchens
Troy Adams Design's Concept Keeps Appliances Under Cover
Opportunity for interior designers to create innovative kitchen designs that hide appliances and offer a seamless and aesthetic space.
CategoryArt & Design
Flat-Pack Kitchens
Oma's Rache Folds Out to Reveal 3D Dining Room and Kitchen
The furniture industry can incorporate flat-pack designs to cater to urban dwellers with limited space.
CategoryArt & Design
Compact Kitchen Innovations
Rendez-Vous From Electrolux Opens Up Cuisine
Innovative home appliance companies can explore how they can integrate induction technology to maximize kitchen space.
CategoryArt & Design
Glittery Compact Kitchens
The Isola S Swarovski Island
Posh and wealthy consumers would be willing to purchase expensive compact kitchen units with luxury features.
CategoryArt & Design
Micro-Cube Kitchens
The Portable Kitchen 'Opening' from Targa Italia
The furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of compact living by designing innovative and versatile furnishing units for small spaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Portable Kitchens
Dzmitry Samal's 'Kitchen for Singles' Rotates for Prep, Storage and Cooking
Creating space-saving furniture designs for compact living spaces.
CategoryEco
Mobile Pod Kitchens
The Futuristic 'EGGo' Kitchen Survives Your Camping Trips
The self-sufficient mobile kitchen trend presents an innovation opportunity for the camping equipment industry to develop innovative and convenient cooking solutions for campers.
CategoryArt & Design
Wireless Cooking Dishes
Lotus Kitchen Hob Lets You Cook Food Anywhere
The appliance manufacturing industry can leverage resonant induction cooking technology to develop innovative and efficient cooking appliances.
CategoryArt & Design
Incredible Space-Saving Kitchens
Futuristic 360° Column Solves the Culinary Conundrum
The concept of a 360-degree rotating column kitchen provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the kitchen design industry.
CategoryArt & Design
Minimalist Kitchen Storage
Remote Control Island Top Hides Sink and Prep Area
Integrate automated worktops and intelligent sensors into kitchen appliances to provide innovative, user-friendly experiences.
