# Paper-Thin Kitchen Tops The Invisible Kitchen by i29 Interior Architects is Stunning By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-kitchen References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/05/22/invisible-kitchen-by-i29-interior-architects/) & [i29.nl](http://www.i29.nl/) The Invisible Kitchen by i29 Interior Architects takes the idea of [minimalism to the next level](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-desk-1). Instead of using a thick kitchen countertop, the team went with a paper-thin look that's still sturdy to hold those massive dinner pots and pans. The name came about because of the thin design, and because from some perspectives it's even hard to see the countertop. This is a far cry from the [thick granite looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinito) many people use in their apartments and houses. i29 stated that they were trying to make the [kitchen features look more like furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pole-collection) rather than just a functional element. Considering how much coffee tables and chairs are experimented with in terms of form, it's great to see the kitchen table being addressed with a more innovative approach by the company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Paper-thin Kitchen Tops:** The trend of paper-thin kitchen tops is disrupting the traditional thick granite countertop look and offering a more minimalist and innovative approach to kitchen design. - **Immersion of Furniture in Kitchen Design:** The trend of making kitchen furniture look like regular furniture is offering a more seamless and integrated look in kitchen design, disrupting the traditional segmented approach. - **Functional Aesthetics in Kitchen Design:** The trend of prioritizing aesthetics in functional elements of design, such as kitchen countertops, is disrupting the traditional focus on pure functionality and creating more visually appealing spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry has an opportunity to experiment with more disruptive kitchen design ideas, such as paper-thin kitchen tops and a more seamless integration of kitchen furniture. - **Home Renovation:** The home renovation industry has an opportunity to offer more innovative and minimalist kitchen design options, disrupting the traditional thick and segmented approach. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry has an opportunity to expand into the kitchen design market and offer more functional and aesthetically pleasing options, disrupting the traditional focus on pure function over form. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Cabinet-Style Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next125-pocket-system.md) - [Minimal Hidden Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapitec-chef.md) - [Colorful Textile Collaborative Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zdora.md) - [Ultra-Thin See-Through Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-transparent-toaster.md) - [Compact Kitchen Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-ultra.md) - [Ultra-Modern Exterior Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atria-outdoor-kitchen-system.md) - [Invisible Outdoor Kitchen Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igt-phantom-stove.md) - [Aluminum-Clad Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vipp-v3-kitchen.md)