# Multifunctional Kitchen Islands The 'Tempo' Kitchen Prep Station Works as an Island or a Built-in By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-prep References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/05/20/island-fever/) & [devolup](http://www.devolup.co.uk/) Designed for the Sebastian Cox for deVOL collection, the 'Tempo' kitchen prep island is capable of being a piece of equipment that operates well as either an island or a built-in unit. If utilized as a built-in, the 'Tempo' can be outfitted with a series of appliances to make it a beautiful and modern addition to any kitchen space. The unit can be customized to any size or preference to make it suitable for a variety of different spaces without skipping a beat. The 'Tempo' can operate as a standalone kitchen prep island for spaces that have space to accommodate for such. The elegant design fits in well with modern spaces, yet can also become part of a traditional kitchen with ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Kitchen Islands:** The 'Tempo' kitchen prep island can be customized to any size or preference, allowing for personalized kitchen design. - **Multifunctional Built-in Units:** The 'Tempo' kitchen prep island can be transformed into a built-in unit with a range of appliances, providing versatility and functionality in the kitchen. - **Seamless Design Integration:** The elegant design of the 'Tempo' kitchen prep island allows it to seamlessly blend in with both modern and traditional kitchen spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Design and Renovation:** The customizable features of the 'Tempo' kitchen prep island offer opportunities for innovation in the kitchen design and renovation industry. - **Appliances and Home Goods:** The multifunctional capabilities of the 'Tempo' kitchen prep island open up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the appliances and home goods industry. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** The seamless integration of the 'Tempo' kitchen prep island into kitchen spaces presents opportunities for innovation in the furniture and interior design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chef-Designed Outdoor Prep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everdure-mobile-prep-kitchen.md) - [Compact Kitchen Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-furniture.md) - [Multifunctional Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethimo-x-gordon-guillaumier-phil.md) - [Self-Contained Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-grill-kitchen.md) - [All-in-One Countertop Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-workstation.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-and-alto.md) - [Elegant Kitchen Sink Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-sink-system.md) - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md) - [Minimalist Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensient-cosmetic-technologies.md)