# Knitted Kitchen Installations Knitchen by Warwick Art Gallery is the Ultimate Cozy Culinary Space By Meghan Young | Published 2015-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-kitchen References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2015/01/23/entire-kitchen-meticulous-covered-colorful-yarn-knitting-even-food/) & [warwickartgallery.au](http://www.warwickartgallery.com.au/) Knitchen is a clever name for the knitted kitchen installation that currently graces the Warwick Art Gallery in Queensland, Australia. Whether inspired by the possibility of the name itself or the idea of taking on a complex space, the knitted kitchen installation is an impressive one. As one would expect, the entire space has been [yarn-bombed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral), including the stream of water from the tap to the counters and even the checkered floor. Tirelessly created by a total of [50 artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davidpompa), the knitted kitchen installation took seven months to create. Karina Devine, the Warwick’s gallery director, says, “The most exciting part for me was creating the crocheted gas flame, and hand sewing the orange flecks.That gives me a little bit of a kick every time I see it.” That is dedication to detail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 3% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Yarn Bombing:** The trend of yarn bombing could inspire more knitted installations and public art projects. - **Textile Art:** The resurgence of interest in textile art could lead to new innovations and collaborations in the fashion and home decor industries. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of knitted or crocheted materials in functional installations could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries could incorporate more textile art installations to attract visitors and promote innovative forms of art. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers could experiment with knitted textures and patterns to create unique and sustainable clothing and accessories. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies could incorporate knitted or crocheted materials into their designs to create a cozy and sustainable aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Textile Collaborative Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zdora.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Architectural-Focused 3D-Knitted Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infiknit.md) - [Vaulted Village Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghajoon-kitchen.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md)