Micro Kitchen Design

According to the United Nations, by 2030 the world’s population is expected to hit 5 billion! This population explosion may significantly drive down the average size of living spaces. With this information FirstBuild created their very first challenge, the FirstBuild Micro-Kitchen Challenge. This challenge asked participants to create a fully functioning kitchen in a 7ft x 25 space. Five kitchen designs from participants in four countries were chosen, and now FirstBuild is working on incorporating elements of each of the designs in micro-kitchen prototypes. These prototypes will be manufactured and first sold to test markets.  Let’s take a look at what our future kitchen could look like.  

Below are the 5 chosen designs.

 

This micro-kitchen’s clean and simple design is spot on. It has all the amenities required in a kitchen without feeling cluttered. This micro-kitchen looks like it has a pull-out breakfast bar that can be hidden if not used, and will still allow for drawer use. What a great detail!     

 

The perfect micro-kitchen for the urban loft owner. It has plenty of storage space and the pop of red adds a fun touch to the white cabinets. This design also has a pull-out breakfast bar. A noticeable feature for micro-kitchen designs.   

 

 

This could be what a 2030 home will look like! The charcoal grey and white micro-kitchen is tucked up against what looks like a closet and loft style sleeping quarters. The prominent feature with this design are the stemware racks, the built-in TV, and the butcher block above the kitchen’s appliances. The butcher block serves as both a cooking area and countertop. Just add a couple barstools. 

 

Another clean and simple design! This is a glimpse of a family of four’s micro-kitchen. Electric stove top, raised butcher block, and camouflaged storage and appliance space.    

 

This kitchen is perfect for the eclectic micro-kitchen owner! The sea green and turquoise accent line on the cabinetry, the diamond patterned tile, and the light wood backsplash and countertop create a fun and unique design! It has a space for everything. Even a place for your washing machine! How convenient!  

Can you picture yourself 16 years from now with a micro-kitchen similar to the ones above? What else does the future of interior design hold?