# Compact Design Simplistic kitchens and furniture to expand urban core living. By [Rose Nazarali](https://www.trendhunter.com/Rosemina) | Published Jun 10, 2009, updated Jun 25, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/compact-kitchens-simplstic-kitchens-to-expand-condo-spaces ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 2, 2008 to Jun 3, 2009 - Published: Jun 10, 2009 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [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 Design trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Compact Design trend means for industry ### For 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 for Compact Design Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 77%, activity 70%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 77% - Activity: 70% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Compact Design trend 10 featured examples from Nov 2, 2008 to Jun 3, 2009. - [Hidden Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-kitchens-troy-adams-designs-amazing-concept): Troy Adams Design's Concept Keeps Appliances Under Cover (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for interior designers to create innovative kitchen designs that hide appliances and offer a seamless and aesthetic space. - [Flat-Pack Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omas-rache-kitchen): Oma's Rache Folds Out to Reveal 3D Dining Room and Kitchen (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture industry can incorporate flat-pack designs to cater to urban dwellers with limited space. - [Compact Kitchen Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendez-vous-electrolux): Rendez-Vous From Electrolux Opens Up Cuisine (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Innovative home appliance companies can explore how they can integrate induction technology to maximize kitchen space. - [Glittery Compact Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-kitchen-island-and-swarovski-crystals): The Isola S Swarovski Island (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Posh and wealthy consumers would be willing to purchase expensive compact kitchen units with luxury features. - [Micro-Cube Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opening-targa-italia): The Portable Kitchen 'Opening' from Targa Italia (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of compact living by designing innovative and versatile furnishing units for small spaces. - [Portable Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-for-singles-dzmitry-samal): Dzmitry Samal's 'Kitchen for Singles' Rotates for Prep, Storage and Cooking (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Creating space-saving furniture designs for compact living spaces. - [Mobile Pod Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-eggo-kitchen-zhdanova-irina): The Futuristic 'EGGo' Kitchen Survives Your Camping Trips (Category: Eco) Implication: The self-sufficient mobile kitchen trend presents an innovation opportunity for the camping equipment industry to develop innovative and convenient cooking solutions for campers. - [Wireless Cooking Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-cooking-dishes-lotus-hotplate-solution): Lotus Kitchen Hob Lets You Cook Food Anywhere (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The appliance manufacturing industry can leverage resonant induction cooking technology to develop innovative and efficient cooking appliances. - [Incredible Space-Saving Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredible-space-saving-kitchens-futuristic-360-of-cooking-unfolds-an-entir): Futuristic 360° Column Solves the Culinary Conundrum (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The concept of a 360-degree rotating column kitchen provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the kitchen design industry. - [Minimalist Kitchen Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-kitchen-island-remote-control-top-from-enestomeda): Remote Control Island Top Hides Sink and Prep Area (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Integrate automated worktops and intelligent sensors into kitchen appliances to provide innovative, user-friendly experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Luxury Electrification](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/luxury-electrification) (Autos) - 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