# Wireless Kitchen Concepts The Ki Cordless Kitchen Creates an Intuitive and Clean Experience By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-kitchen References: [nfcw](https://www.nfcw.com/2019/09/05/364282/cordless-kitchens-to-combine-nfc-with-wireless-power-to-remove-the-need-for-plugs-and-cables/) & [wirelesspowerconsortium](https://www.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/kitchen) As it stands, cooking in the average household's kitchen doesn't happen without appliances that are attached to cords but the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) is offering a vision for the kitchen of the future with its Ki Cordless Kitchen. Notably, the WPC is the organization behind the development of the [Qi wireless charging standard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-accessories) for smartphones and mobile devices, and this new kitchen standard has the potential to replace [plugs and cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cable-managements) with kitchen surfaces. The [clutter-free kitchen boasts a sleek design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance) that's appealing for spaces of all sizes and introduces two-way communication between appliances and power transmitters, which are compatible with all non-metal counter or tabletop materials. With the transmitters installed beneath tabletop surfaces and counters, the surfaces are easy-to-clean and more modern-looking than ever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Cordless Kitchen:** The future kitchen will become more convenient with cordless kitchen appliances - **Wireless Power Transmitters:** The Qi wireless charging standard will lead to more wireless power transmitters for homes and offices - **Smart Kitchens:** Kitchens will become smarter with the integration of more two-way communication appliances ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Home appliances manufacturers will introduce cordless kitchen appliances to improve convenience - **Construction Materials:** Construction materials manufacturers will create more non-metal surfaces compatible with wireless power transmitters - **Smart Home Technology:** Smart home technology companies will create more appliances that integrate with two-way communication and wireless power transmitters ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kitchen Counter Wireless Charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freepower-1.md) - [Compact Cordless Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-go.md) - [Future-Facing Charging Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-concepts.md) - [Wireless Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freepower.md) - [Wireless Charging Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-powers.md) - [Desk-Compatible Wireless Charger Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-charger.md) - [Wireless Power Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-power1.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md)