# Industrial Minimal Kitchen Units Inga Sempé Designs the Column Kitchen Units for Reform By Amy Duong | Published 2023-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/column-kitchen References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/10/15/minimalist-warm-column-kitchen-is-a-refreshing-change-from-the-typical-industrial-kitchen-units/) & [reformcph](https://www.reformcph.com/en)  French designer Inga Sempé created the Column Kitchen for Danish imprint [Reform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfilled-kitchen), which is made to be what the brand describes as 'warm and different.' It is a subtle kitchen unit that is made with [soft edges along the sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-cabinetry-collection) and handles. It comes in a range of components that are arranged together to create a column that stretches from the top to the bottom of every door. When looking closely at the unit, the columns seem to have a mushroom-shaped profile from the top angle. Sempé notes, “Industrial kitchens often look the same as home kitchens these days. Like a sum of cubes. We are obliged to live surrounded by these cubes, and I’m fed up with it. I just wanted to do something warm and different. Beautiful and rich, but not antipathetic.” Image Credit: Reform ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Industrial Minimalism:** The trend towards industrial minimalism in kitchen design is challenging the traditional cube-like aesthetic and offering a warmer, more unique approach. - **Soft Edges:** The incorporation of soft edges in kitchen unit design adds a subtle touch of elegance and breaks away from the sharp, angular look. - **Customizable Components:** The use of modular components that can be arranged together allows for a diverse range of kitchen unit designs, giving consumers more control over the final look of their kitchen. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Design:** The kitchen design industry can leverage the trend of industrial minimalism to offer customers a more modern and personalized experience. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the use of soft edges in their designs to create a more visually appealing and comfortable product. - **Sustainable Materials:** The trend towards customizable components presents an opportunity for the sustainable materials industry to provide eco-friendly options for kitchen units that can be easily assembled and disassembled. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Creative Kitchen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-collection.md) - [Minimalist Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensient-cosmetic-technologies.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Convertible Under-Counter Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-kitchen-suite-mantle.md) - [Kitchen-Focused Renovated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/republique-apartment.md) - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md) - [Compact Kitchen Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-furniture.md) - [Cabinet-Style Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next125-pocket-system.md) - [Aluminum-Clad Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-v3-kitchen.md)