# Big Ball Kitchens The O Kitchen is a Super Culinary Sphere By Michael Hines | Published 2010-03-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-kitchen References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/03/o-kitchen-has-e.php) I don't quite know what to think about the O Kitchen. It looks like a 'Pokeball,' but it cooks like a kitchen. Quite the conundrum. The O Kitchen includes a [dishwasher, microwave, sink and refrigerator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen-appliances). This sounds stupendous for people who want their own utilities, but [don't quite have the space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convotherm-mini-pro). [Studio apartment dwellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-appliances), hold on, help is on the way. The O Kitchen can, and will, save you from your torment. **Implications** - Consumers are attracted to designs they haven't seen before. Contemporary shoppers who are feeling the monotony of products out there are looking for ones that push the limits on what is possible. Companies attempting to increase their appeal could focus on this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unique Designs:** Designs that haven't been seen before are attracting consumers' attention. - **Pushing Limits:** Consumers are seeking products that push the boundaries of what is possible. - **Space-saving Solutions:** Products that cater to small living spaces are in high demand. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore unique, boundary-pushing designs to attract consumers. - **Kitchen Appliances:** The kitchen appliance industry can develop space-saving solutions to cater to small living spaces. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can focus on incorporating unique and space-saving products into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Kitchen Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-ultra.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Technological Kitchen Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-coit.md) - [Space-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fooding.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [One-Person Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-cooking-appliance.md) - [Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-kitchen-aid.md) - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md)