# Skeletal Kitchen Islands This Wooden Kitchen Island is Extremely Minimalist in Its Design By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-kitchen-island References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/08/18/makeshift-masterchef/) This wood island has a bare-bones design that makes it take up a very small amount of space. Designed by Isa Saraiva, the kitchen island concept offers all the features that most do and although slightly less comprehensive than most, it is still functional. With decent counter space, an [induction stove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stainlesssteel) and a sink that attaches to a water tank, this [wood kitchen island](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection) has all the necessary amenities without the unnecessary bulk of larger kitchen setups. The only thing the kitchen piece is lacking is storage space but it makes up for it with its compact design. This kitchen island is perfect for people who are looking to reduce both their impact on the environment as well as the amount of space their belongings take up in the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Kitchen Islands:** There is an opportunity for designers to create more functional and minimalist kitchen islands that take up less space. - **Eco-friendly Kitchen Design:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create more sustainable kitchen solutions that are both functional and environmentally conscious. - **Compact Kitchen Appliances:** There is an opportunity for kitchen appliance manufacturers to create more compact and space-saving solutions to meet the needs of consumers looking to downsize their homes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate more minimalist and eco-friendly kitchen islands into their designs to meet the needs of clients. - **Home Building:** Home builders can explore incorporating more compact and sustainable kitchen designs to appeal to environmentally conscious home buyers. - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Kitchen appliance manufacturers can create more compact and functional kitchen appliances that meet the needs of consumers looking to downsize their homes and reduce their environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Kitchen Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-kitchen-furniture.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Minimalist Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensient-cosmetic-technologies.md) - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md) - [Outdoor Carbon-Free Cooking Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transspecies-kitchen.md) - [Chef-Designed Outdoor Prep Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everdure-mobile-prep-kitchen.md) - [Outdoor Modular Kitchen Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-modular-kitchen.md) - [Sustainable Outdoor Kitchen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-kitchen1.md)