# Nature-Inspired Kitchens Balin Lee's Kitchen Tree is Completely Customizable By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-tree References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/kitchen-tree-spreads-delicious-aroma-in-your-home/) The future of kitchens is in [compact and multi-functional designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-cube-cooking-system), which is exactly what Balin Lee embraces with the ‘Kitchen Tree.’ [Inspired by nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet), the Kitchen Tree is customizable with the [central shaft serving as a refrigerator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance). Each of the different consoles have the ability to serve as extra refrigerator space, freezers, or standard cupboard spaces. Each arm (or branch) on the Kitchen Tree is attached to its own ring, allowing the user to move them around freely as they please. The height of each arm is also adjustable, making the pods completely customizable. The top plates of each pod also work as stove tops with a button-touch front door to access the storage areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Kitchen Designs:** Exploring compact and multi-functional designs in kitchens can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Customizable Kitchen Furniture:** Developing customizable kitchen furniture inspired by nature can spark disruptive innovation in the industry. - **Modular Kitchen Systems:** Creating modular kitchen systems with adjustable features and versatile storage options presents disruptive innovation potential. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliances:** The kitchen appliances industry can explore innovation opportunities by incorporating compact and customizable designs. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can embrace disruptive innovation by developing nature-inspired, modular kitchen furniture. - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry has the potential to introduce modular kitchen systems as a transformative and customizable solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transspecies-kitchen.md) - [Ultra-Modern Exterior Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atria-outdoor-kitchen-system.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Minimalist Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensient-cosmetic-technologies.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md) - [Custom Outdoor Kitchen Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tria.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md)