# Compact Kitchen Innovations Rendez-Vous From Electrolux Opens Up Cuisine By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendez-vous-electrolux References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/05/19/kitchen-on-a-table-and-the-wall/) & [electrolux](http://www.electrolux.com/naportal_ca.html) Thanks to the Rendez-Vous designed by [Electrolux](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-jodana), guests can be entertained in new innovative [space-saving kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-appliances). There is never enough room in the kitchen, and most of the time guests are left unattended to as the cook prepares food. Half the concept of the Rendez-Vous is an [inductive sensor technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-celestial-flex-series) plate that allows for all cooking elements to be used anywhere on the surface. On the other side of a small safety barrier is a three-seat table perfect for an audience. Cooking utensils can be stored in a drawer under the Rendez-Vous, thus making the entire surface a dining possibility (since an inductive surface won’t heat up). With the Electrolux Rendez-Vous, cooking just got more entertaining, house guests just got more entertained. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Kitchen Space Optimization:** Opportunities for creating innovative space-saving kitchen designs using induction technology plates and movable surfaces. - **Entertainment-based Kitchens:** Opportunities for creating kitchen designs that focus on cooking and entertaining guests simultaneously. - **Multipurpose Kitchen Storage:** Opportunities for developing innovative kitchen storage solutions that optimize space and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchen Appliances:** Innovative home appliance companies can explore how they can integrate induction technology to maximize kitchen space. - **Interior Design:** Opportunities for interior design firms to create functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen designs that fit the demands of modern homeowners. - **Home Construction:** Home builders can explore how kitchen designs can impact home value, satisfaction, and marketability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-jodana.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.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) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Sleek Integrated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance.md) - [Compact Kitchen Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-ultra.md)