Trendy Kitchens: A Take on Design and Function

A peek into the kitchen gives us an idea of the various features that work towards making it a trendy, efficient and aesthetic space.

In India, the kitchen has always been considered a holy place and its sanctity, is given high regard. Traditions dictated a number of rules associated with the kitchen and cooking - one could not wear slippers here, one had to bathe before cooking or even entering the space and hygiene was given utmost importance. However, despite this, little regard was given to the functionality or aesthetics of the space itself.

Over the past decade, the scenario has changed dramatically. Maybe it is the increasing importance given to interior design, the entry of international kitchen design players or even the increasing disposable income of customers. From a space delegated to a rather unimpressive corner devoid of any creativity, the kitchen has now transformed into the ‘heart of the home’.

Each kitchen has a different aesthetic and ambience. However, the components pretty much remain the same, just in a new avatar. Plate racks, equipped drawers, extractable internal shelves and a multitude of integrated accessories come with minimalistic design. Each compartment, large or small, is best used to enhance and facilitate storage. It merely depends on the need of the customer. However, the design also goes hand-in-hand with aesthetics; the customer today looks for style, uniqueness and technology. Some components go one step beyond the mundane to provide an experience like never before.