# Focal Kitchen or Bust Traditional kitchens are replaced with modern kitchen concepts. By [Marissa Liu](https://www.trendhunter.com/marissaliu) | Published Nov 12, 2007, updated Aug 10, 2010 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/focal-kitchen-or-bust-traditional-kitchen-space-is-no-longer-with-modern-ki ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 2 ## What is the Focal Kitchen or Bust trend? **Focal Kitchen or Bust:** Modern kitchen concepts have become so unique, you'll never order take-out again. Some concepts include pod designs, luxury-branded (Porsche) kitchens and funky design elements like aquariums. Design quality becomes integral in the search for originality in interior design, while some city dwellers are concerned with efficient use of space, bundling kitchens into compact, contained units or omitting kitchens entirely to maximize living space in small quarters. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 2 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 5 to Sep 13, 2007 - Published: Nov 12, 2007 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Focal Kitchen or Bust trend ### Personalized Design Consumers are yearning for more personalized designs in their kitchens. ### Flexible and Space-saving Consumers are concerned with space-saving and efficiency when it comes to kitchen designs. ### Simplified Designs Simplistic product designs often convey ease of use to consumers as they do not overwhelm users with too many functions. ## What the Focal Kitchen or Bust trend means for industry ### For Interior Design Design quality becomes integral in the search for originality in interior design. ### For Home Appliances Companies who create products that can be used or featured within kitchens will continue to gain popularity. ### For Real Estate Small-space living trends will become more prevalent as consumers choose to forego traditional kitchens in exchange for maximizing living space. ## Trend signals for Focal Kitchen or Bust Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 30%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 38% - Activity: 30% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Focal Kitchen or Bust trend 2 featured examples from Mar 5 to Sep 13, 2007. - [NYC & London Ditchin' Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenless-living): Small-Space Living (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Given the rise of no-kitchen living, innovative food delivery services can target urbanites by offering fresh, healthy meals that require no preparation. - [Fish Tank Table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-tank-table-new-eye-catching-for-kitchen): Eye Catching Table for Your Kitchen (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The home decor industry can capitalize on the growing market for unique and innovative furniture like the fish tank table. ## 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) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Featherweight Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-dining-tables) - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)