# Affordable Compact Kitchens IKEA's Sunnersta Mini-Kitchen is a Kitchen Set for Cramped Spaces By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-08-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnersta-minikitchen References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2016/08/118607/ikea-sunnersta-mini-kitchen) & [elledecor](http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/room-ideas/a8942/ikea-new-mini-kitchen/) Although [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook) is already known for its [innovative and affordable home furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-gmpyssling-led-light), the retailer is upping the ante with a new product called the Sunnersta Mini-Kitchen. Set to make its debut in the brand's 2017 catalog, the [compact kitchen set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype) is a revolutionary solution for those who live in tight spaces. The Sunnersta Mini-Kitchen is a comprehensive set that contains everything one would need to create a basic meal. The set consists of a compact unit fitted with a sink, mini-fridge and cooktop. In addition to helping users cook and clean, the unit also comes with enough space for storing key pantry ingredients. Even more unbelievably, the entire set costs just $112. With its functional design and budget-friendly price tag, the catalog describes the kitchen as an ideal option for "the office or a practical solution when renovating." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Living:** The increasing trend towards living in smaller spaces creates opportunities for affordable compact kitchen solutions. - **Affordable Innovation:** The Sunnersta Mini-Kitchen demonstrates the potential for affordable and innovative solutions in the kitchen industry. - **Functional Design:** The Sunnersta Mini-Kitchen showcases the demand for functional and space-saving designs in the home furnishings market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Appliances:** Affordable compact kitchens present an opportunity for kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop innovative, space-saving products. - **Tiny House Construction:** The trend of compact living drives the need for tiny house builders to incorporate affordable compact kitchen designs into their constructions. - **Office Furnishings:** The Sunnersta Mini-Kitchen's versatility makes it a disruptive innovation opportunity for office furnishing companies looking to provide compact kitchen solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md) - [Modern Compact Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-appliances.md) - [Mini Kitchen Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bakeware.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Compact Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilne-1.md) - [$1 Tiny Apartment Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-apartment-rental.md) - [Vehicular All-In-One Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-kitchen.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Minimalist Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensient-cosmetic-technologies.md)