# Utensil-Inspired Restaurants The Tower Kitchen Appears to Be Set Inside an Oversized Oven By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tower-kitchen References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/02/09/the-tower-kitchen-by-khosla-associates-and-tsk-design/) & [khoslaassociates](http://www.khoslaassociates.com/) The design of The [Tower Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truman-brewery-masterplan) takes things to a literal level. It might focus on an [intimate and stylish vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbanjobs), which many upscale restaurants tend to do, but its defining feature happens to be standard utensils found in the kitchen. From a large divider that looks suspiciously like a plastic assembly toy kit to revolving walls with oversized cutouts, these utensils are not just present through The Tower Kitchen, they boldly grab people's attention. Envisoned by [Khosla Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkitt) in collaboration with tsk Design, The Tower Kitchen is located in Bangalore, India. Infused with a warm red glow, the entire space feels as though it is inside a heated oven. That furthers the kitchen theme perfectly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Utensil-inspired Design:** Creating unique and attention-grabbing restaurant designs by incorporating utensil-inspired elements. - **Intimate and Stylish Vibe:** Emphasizing an intimate and stylish dining atmosphere in upscale restaurants. - **Literal Interpretation of Themes:** Taking design concepts to a literal level by using oversized cutouts and dividers resembling utensils. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Innovating the design of restaurants to provide unique dining experiences. - **Interior Design:** Exploring new design concepts and inspirations for interior designers to create captivating spaces. - **Event Planning and Venue Management:** Offering unconventional event venues with themed designs that enhance the overall experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Restaurant Elevations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toms-pasta.md) - [Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4space.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Curved Wall Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-tin.md) - [Copper Wall-Lined Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoyi.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Oven-Inspired Techno Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oven-club.md) - [Warm Persian-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishroom.md) - [Gastronomic Immersive Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banquet-echoes.md)