# Gender Neutral Play Kitchens Ferm Living Designs a Slick, Minimal & Stylish Play Kitchen for Kids By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gender-neutral-play References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/26/toro-play-kitchen-ferm-living-design/) & [fermliving](https://www.fermliving.com/) Danish firm Ferm Living attempts to promote gender neutral play with its latest slick offering. Dubbed the 'Toro Play Kitchen,' the toy features a minimalist and accessible silhouette. It promotes inclusivity and seeks to liberate young ones from the limitations of cultural and social constructs. The unit entertains a noninvasive appearance with a [wooden color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelata-collection). It boasts features like a cooking stove, a sink, some storage space, hooks and more. Farm Living intentionally made Toro compact and the toy can be placed in any home setting with minimal concern for space. The aesthetic is potently inspired by Nordic traditions. The [gender neutral play kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/she-built-that-1) goes a long way in promoting inclusivity and showing that cooking is for everyone — boys, girls and those who chose to not abide by binary constructs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gender Neutral Toys:** Opportunity to create more gender neutral toys that promote inclusivity and challenge traditional gender roles. - **Minimalist Toy Design:** Opportunity to design toys with minimalist and accessible silhouettes, appealing to modern aesthetics. - **Inclusive Play Experiences:** Opportunity to create play experiences that cater to diverse identities and break free from cultural and social constructs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for toy manufacturers to develop more gender neutral and minimalist toys. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate gender neutral and minimalistic design elements. - **Childcare Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for childcare product manufacturers to create inclusive play experiences that challenge traditional gender norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gender-Neutral Stroller Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herotron.md) - [Skill-Building Play Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-play-kitchen.md) - [Color-Changing Cooking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simmer-stir-stovetop-play-set.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-casa-dentro.md) - [Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transspecies-kitchen.md) - [Camp-Inspired Children’s Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-outdoor-cooking-play-set.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md)