The Emergence of Bar Kitchen

Gunjan Das, Principal Architect, N. G. Associates talks about Bar Kitchen as an emerging kitchen trend in Bengaluru

Kitchen design in metros has undergone a lot of changes over the years. Rising aspirations, an influx of migrating populations, and changing socio-economic dynamics – all have influenced this evolution of kitchen design.

From a functional space, the kitchen has evolved to become a part of the user's lifestyle. This has given rise to the two-kitchen trend – a separate wet and dry kitchen. While the dry open kitchen is the centrepiece of the house, the main wet kitchen is tucked in a corner.

Now, in upscale residences, another kitchen is becoming popular. This is for those clients who host a lot of house parties and get together at home. It is not a full-fledged kitchen but rather an elaboration of the bar. It is also useful for arranging tea and coffee meet. You could also bring in a chef who will put things together. This is a very recent trend and it’s more of an experience for the users.

[Edited Excerpts from a Round Table Discussion on ‘Shifting Kitchen Design Trends: A Result of Changing Lifestyle’ held at JW Marriott, Bengaluru as part of Crompton presents Kitchens Unplugged powered by Kitchen Ideas.]