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Top 35 Kitchen Trends in February

From Citrus-Juicing Octopodes to Carbon Steel Chef Knives

— February 24, 2018 — Art & Design
In theory, the kitchen is a purely utilitarian space in one's home, but the February 2018 kitchen trends show that it's much more than that. The playful utensils, furnishings, and appliances from this month are indicative of the social function that the kitchen serves; people are hard-wired to gravitate toward food with evolutionary certainty, making the kitchen as much of a gathering place as it is a room for preparing dishes.

Considering its communal nature, the kitchen has recently become the target of smart home technologies. The refrigerator was the first kitchen appliance to get the smart home treatment, but the tech has since metastasized. Samsung, for example, offers a connected range hood with a screen that can display recipes and any other media while simultaneously serving as a vacuum for steam and fumes during cooking.
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Sprayed Glassware Collections
Sprayed Glassware Collections
Formafantasma Created the Pigmento Series for 'Nude'
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Branded Sausage-Only Grills
Branded Sausage-Only Grills
The Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill Evenly Cooks Meat
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Commercial-Grade Juicer Appliances
Commercial-Grade Juicer Appliances
The Breville Juice Fountain XL Packs a 1,200 Watt Motor
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32
Military-Grade Food Cookers
Military-Grade Food Cookers
The 'YABUL Cook' Prepares Meals in a Compact, Lightweight Design
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31
Celebratory Coffee Collaborations
Celebratory Coffee Collaborations
The Samaná Collection was Designed to Honor a Coffee Ritual
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30
Spill-Stopping Wine Glass Lids
Spill-Stopping Wine Glass Lids
These Sippy Lids Prevent Spills During Get-togethers
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Self-Cooking Smart Appliances
Self-Cooking Smart Appliances
Whirlpool and Yummly 2.0 Team Up to Make Food Prep Easier Than Ever
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28
Automated Latte Appliances
Automated Latte Appliances
The Gourmia One Touch Automatic Espresso Maker is Simple to Use
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27
Heart-Shaped Cookware
Heart-Shaped Cookware
The Le Creuset 'Heart Cocotte' is a Special Edition for Valentine's Day
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26
Demure Portuguese Kitchenware
Demure Portuguese Kitchenware
The Barro Preto Black Ceramic Kitchenware Retains Temperature
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25
Intelligent Wine Openers
Intelligent Wine Openers
The Coravin Model 11 Is an Impressive Wine Opener with App Integration
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See-Through Countertop Dishwashers
See-Through Countertop Dishwashers
The 'Tetra' is Versatile and Internet-Connected
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Hybrid Breakfast Cake Makers
Hybrid Breakfast Cake Makers
The 'PanWaffle' Creates Fluffy Pancake Waffles in an Instant
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Cartoon-Themed Cooking Equipment
Cartoon-Themed Cooking Equipment
The Le Creuset Mickey Collection is for Fans of All Ages
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Home Control Kitchen Displays
Home Control Kitchen Displays
The GE Appliances Family Hub Kitchen Tablet Debuted at CES 2018
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Sushi-Inspired Waste Bins
Sushi-Inspired Waste Bins
The Temaki Sculptured Waste Bin is made from a sheet of carbon fiber
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3D-Printed Measuring Cubes
3D-Printed Measuring Cubes
This Unique Measuring Utensil Combines Multiple Tools Into One Form
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App-Connected Smart Dishwashers
App-Connected Smart Dishwashers
The Kenmore Elite Smart Dishwasher is Monitored Via Mobile Devices
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Specialized Creamy Spread Utensils
Specialized Creamy Spread Utensils
The 'PBspoon' Peanut Butter Spoon Prevents Waste
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Connected Traditional Cookers
Connected Traditional Cookers
The 'Stone Cooker' Uses Volcanic Stone to Safely Cook Foods
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App-Connected Kitchen Faucets
App-Connected Kitchen Faucets
Kohler's 'Sensate' Kitchen Faucet Supports Apple's HomeKit Platform
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14
Streamlined Hot Beverage Presses
Streamlined Hot Beverage Presses
The 'FLASK' Brewer Prepares the Perfect Coffee and Tea
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No-Mess French Presses
No-Mess French Presses
The 'Rite Press' Traps Coffee Grounds in the Bottom for Easy Cleaning
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12
Re-Imagined Knife Designs
Re-Imagined Knife Designs
Chifen Cheng Designed a New Knife with a Solid Walnut Blade
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Citrus-Juicing Octopodes
Citrus-Juicing Octopodes
OTOTO's Octo Citrus Reamer is Shaped Like a Cute Cephalopod
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3D-Printed Bread Stampers
3D-Printed Bread Stampers
The 'Bread Stamp' Lets Bakers Imprint Their Mark onto Loaves
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Screen-Integrated Range Hoods
Screen-Integrated Range Hoods
The 'REC' Range Hood Boasts a Touch Interface to Display Recipes
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IOT Kitchen Appliances
IOT Kitchen Appliances
The LG Instaview ThinQ Refrigerator is Updated With AI-Controlled Features
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Glacier-Inspired Kitchen Islands
Glacier-Inspired Kitchen Islands
Snarkitecture Sculpts Furniture from Natural Formations
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6
Avocado-Peeling Tools
Avocado-Peeling Tools
Joseph Joseph Released the 'GoAvocado' for Safe Avocado Peeling
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Airtight Universal Kitchen Lids
Airtight Universal Kitchen Lids
The Two Pillars 'UniLid' Fits Any Kind of Dish or Container
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4
Dual-Functioning Kitchen Appliances
Dual-Functioning Kitchen Appliances
The Grundig Exclusive Line Frees Up Counter Space
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3
Carbon Steel Chef Knives
Carbon Steel Chef Knives
The Hinoki Japanese Chef Knife is Crafted by Master Bladesmiths
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Adaptable Shelving Systems
Adaptable Shelving Systems
The Rigg Modular Shelves System is Easy to Customize and Shift Around
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Gardener Citrus Squeezers
Gardener Citrus Squeezers
The 'Lemoniere' Juicer Seamlessly Harvests Juice and Dispenses it
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