French designer Inga Sempé created the Column Kitchen for Danish imprint Reform, which is made to be what the brand describes as 'warm and different.' It is a subtle kitchen unit that is made with soft edges along the sides and handles. It comes in a range of components that are arranged together to create a column that stretches from the top to the bottom of every door.
When looking closely at the unit, the columns seem to have a mushroom-shaped profile from the top angle. Sempé notes, "Industrial kitchens often look the same as home kitchens these days. Like a sum of cubes. We are obliged to live surrounded by these cubes, and I’m fed up with it. I just wanted to do something warm and different. Beautiful and rich, but not antipathetic."
Industrial Minimal Kitchen Units
Inga Sempé Designs the Column Kitchen Units for Reform
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Minimalism - The trend towards industrial minimalism in kitchen design is challenging the traditional cube-like aesthetic and offering a warmer, more unique approach.
2. Soft Edges - The incorporation of soft edges in kitchen unit design adds a subtle touch of elegance and breaks away from the sharp, angular look.
3. Customizable Components - The use of modular components that can be arranged together allows for a diverse range of kitchen unit designs, giving consumers more control over the final look of their kitchen.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Design - The kitchen design industry can leverage the trend of industrial minimalism to offer customers a more modern and personalized experience.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can explore the use of soft edges in their designs to create a more visually appealing and comfortable product.
3. Sustainable Materials - The trend towards customizable components presents an opportunity for the sustainable materials industry to provide eco-friendly options for kitchen units that can be easily assembled and disassembled.