# Modular Kitchen Utensils This Handy Tool Helps Consumers Use Idle Kitchen Appliances By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-kitchen-utensils References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/08/modular-tools-home-appliances-industrial-designer-auxiliary-tools.html) & [garethladley](http://www.garethladley.com/296082/7008386/gallery/auxiliary-tools-industrial-gastronomy) Gareth Ladley recently designed a set of [modular kitchen utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular) that help consumers make use of idle tools. Ladley noticed that many of the items in his kitchen were rarely used throughout the year. To solve this problem, he developed a set of streamlined kitchen utensils that would help consumers save money and space. Ladley developed a set of 'Auxiliary Tools,' which encourage users to make use of objects that are otherwise standing idle. The [modular kitchen tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camperkit) are designed to carry out a number of different functions, meaning that the consumer does not have to purchase as many different kitchen tools. The Auxiliary Tools are designed to handle everything from peeling a carrot to spinning sugar. By making a single set of tools that can carry out numerous different functions, Ladley's device helps consumers streamline their kitchen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Modular Kitchen Utensils:** Modular kitchen utensils streamline cooking and save space. - **Auxiliary Tools:** Modular kitchen utensils encourage the use of idle kitchen appliances. - **Streamlined Kitchen:** Streamlined kitchen utensils reduce the need to purchase multiple tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware industry can innovate by creating modular utensils. - **Home Appliances:** Home appliance industry can integrate modular utensils into their product offerings. - **Kitchen Design:** Kitchen design industry can incorporate modular utensils to optimize space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md) - [Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchyhub.md) - [Modular Multifunctional Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-and-alto.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-multitools.md) - [Modular Handheld Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circulab.md) - [Stackable Module Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-stackit.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Micro-Living Kitchen Appliance Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-appliance-hub.md)