The Avant-garde Kitchen
July 16, 2024
This compact kitchen design presented by Gaurav Arora, Principal Designer, Market Craft, New Delhi won the 2nd Prize at the Hettich presents Kitchen Ideas Design Challenge 2023-2024.
This cutting-edge kitchen concept aims to redefine modern luxury in small spaces. “Our design seamlessly blends exotic stone and fluted glass with sleek black matte profiles. The space-efficient layout incorporates state-of-the-art modular appliances, creating a functional yet stylish culinary haven. The addition of a dual-purpose bar cum breakfast counter enhances versatility and fosters a sociable ambience,” shared Gaurav Arora, Principal Designer, Market Craft.
The space-efficient layout incorporates state-of-the-art modular appliances, creating a functional yet stylish culinary haven. Photo Courtesy: Market Craft
Design Features
· The design incorporates AI-enhanced smart appliances and IoT-enabled home automation to orchestrate an unparalleled kitchen experience. These features enable the user to effortlessly monitor every facet of the kitchen environment through intuitive interfaces or voice-activated commands.
· The cabinets offer adaptive and intelligent storage solutions. Each unit is meticulously crafted to metamorphose in accordance with the user’s evolving storage requirements.
· The design incorporates concealed storage solutions, where pull-out pantry units, rotating carousels, and vertical pull-outs seamlessly blend into the kitchen landscape, optimising both space and accessibility.
Gaurav Arora, Principal Designer, Market Craft (in the middle) receiving the 2nd Prize award from Andre Eckholt, Managing Director, Hettich India (on the left) and Sheital Shetty, Editor and Publisher of Kitchen Ideas (on the right) at the Grand Finale of Hettich presents Kitchen Ideas Design Challenge held at JW Marriott, Juhu, Mumbai.
· Adaptable modular units allow effortless reconfiguration to suit the dynamic nature of the culinary space.
· The countertop evolves into a multifunctional workspace incorporating integrated features such as a cutting-edge chopping board, built-in scale, and precision-controlled induction cooktop.
· Neoteric LED task lighting enhances visibility and ambience while minimising energy consumption.
· Advanced ventilation systems, combining intelligent hoods and exhaust fans eradicate cooking fumes and elevate air quality.
· The design prioritises safety with cognizant childproof cabinet systems with advanced locking mechanisms.
· Flame-retardant materials and cutting-edge smart smoke detection systems provide an extra layer of safety and peace of mind.
FACT FILE:
Category: Compact Kitchen
Building Typology: Residential Apartment
Size of the Kitchen: 12’ x 7’6”
Interior Designer: Gaurav Arora, Market Craft, New Delhi