# Rounded Retro Kitchens The Air Kitchen by deVOL Adapts Vintage Design to Modern Taste By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-kitchen-by-devol References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52566/) & [devolkitchens](http://devolkitchens.co.uk/air/about/) The Air Kitchen by deVOL was inspired by the chic streamlined designs of the 1970s, but expresses itself in a way that is fresh and contemporary. Blaring colors and bold details have been stripped away in favor of a more minimalist treatment to the soft forms. The [cabinetry, the shelving and the appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance) that make up the collection of culinary fittings flaunt noticeable similarities to iconic objects like the [Airstream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeline-21pl) caravan trailer, to sleek antique cars and to sinuously sculpted furnishings of all sorts. The popular metallic surfaces are replaced with [pastel-toned finishes in matte and high-gloss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-cabinetry-collection). The timelessly appreciated exposure of warm wood grain is delivered through the wall-mounted storage systems of the Air Kitchen by deVOL. The concept is clean and compact with a pinch of nostalgia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Retro Designs:** Opportunity for creating modern, minimalist versions of iconic retro designs in various industries. - **Pastel-toned Finishes:** Opportunity for incorporating pastel-toned finishes in product designs across multiple industries. - **Compact Nostalgia:** Opportunity for developing compact, nostalgic products that evoke the charm of past eras. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen and Home Appliances:** Opportunity for creating kitchen appliances with minimalist retro designs and pastel-toned finishes. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Opportunity for designing furniture with compact, nostalgic concepts that incorporate pastel-toned finishes. - **Automotive and Travel:** Opportunity for incorporating minimalist retro designs and pastel-toned finishes in automotive and travel industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aluminum-Clad Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-v3-kitchen.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Minimalist Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensient-cosmetic-technologies.md) - [Industrial Minimal Kitchen Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/column-kitchen.md) - [Ultra-Modern Exterior Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atria-outdoor-kitchen-system.md) - [Compact Kitchen Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-ultra.md) - [Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-1.md) - [Compact Kitchen Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-furniture.md) - [Modern Brick Kitchen Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisher-paykel-brick-home.md)