Hidden kitchens and utility rooms | PRODUCT FEATURE
An integrated wine column - like this model from Fisher & Paykel – can be concealed by a bespoke solid or glazed door
A concealed breakfast cabinet brings order and maintains the sleek lines of this kitchen project by Poggenpohl
Streamlined pocket doors in Largo Midnight Blue velvet lacquer finish with walnut veneer interior drawers, concealing the cooking area, by Villeroy & Boch from Euromobel
The utility can
accommodate extra grocery and appliance storage, as well as laundry equipment and appliances; all Symphony
consumers own a separate utility room. “We are finding that this area of the market is gaining new attention in 2022-23,” he explains. “The pandemic definitely impacted how consumers use their homes and given the upturn in working from home, the kitchen has become more open to the living spaces and so separate laundry and cleaning areas are now more commonplace.” Malo Tasle, director at InHouse Inspired Room Design, however, offers the opinion that the market for hidden kitchens is still niche and most popular at the premium end of the market. They are, he suggests, particularly popular in London – where space is limited – and are largely used in open spaces to supplement a main kitchen or make use of small spots. “There have been huge developments in the hidden kitchen market,” Tasle says. “It’s not only kitchens hidden behind sliding and
pocket doors as bars, home offices and coffee stations are also hidden. “Retailers should also embrace other hidden furniture options by showing them in situ with other living spaces. Consider placing a hidden bar or home office in an existing kitchen or living room setting. They’re relatively compact and are an eye-catching centrepiece.”
As consumers and designers seek to create fluid living spaces in different styles of property, manufacturers are keen to ensure that products are available in a range of heights including extra-tall so that no one has to compromise on aesthetics or functionality. The key to making these spaces work then? It’s all about the doors, according to Matt Phillips, head of UK operations, Rotpunkt. “The pocket door continues to enhance the main kitchen area and utility room, providing storage that is discreet and functional. Pocket
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