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Compact Kitchen

Portable kitchen appliances blend comforts of home with the need for adaptability

Implications - While indoor appliances offer comforting conveniences that are hard to find elsewhere, the limitations of utilizing those products only at home can make consumers feel restricted. As a method to add more adaptability to at-home items, brands are turning to compact and portable appliances such as kitchen units to offer traditionally homely features while outdoors or on-the-go. The move towards versatile kitchen units reflect a demand for increased flexibility in day-to-day life.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile Portable Appliances - Brands are creating compact and portable appliances such as portable kitchens to offer traditionally homely features while outdoors or on-the-go.
2. Multi-tasking Coolers - Cleverly designed beverage coolers that offer a handful of fantastic functions such as a bottle opener, removable Bluetooth speakers, a battery-powered blender, and an LED light in the lid for late night usage.
3. Portable Cooking Equipment - Compact and highly portable cooking contraptions such as camping stoves and cubed kitchens are gaining popularity due to their resourceful and portable features.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Recreation and Travel Industry - The demand for resources that help provide a luxurious and comfortable outdoor experience has led to the creation of multi-tasking coolers, collapsible cooking stations, and portable cooking equipment.
2. Home Appliance Industry - Versatile portable appliances offer traditionally homely features while outdoors or on-the-go coupled with compact, highly portable cooking contraptions that save space in small living spaces.
3. Event Planning and Party Supplies Industry - Multi-tasking coolers that offer a variety of features such as bottle openers and removable Bluetooth speakers provide a great opportunity to attract event planners organizing outdoor events.
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Featured Examples

Collapsible Cooking Stations
Collapsible Cooking Stations
The Grub Hub Outdoor Kitchen Provides the Comforts of Home
The Grub Hub is a fully collapsible, outdoor kitchen that can be taken almost anywhere. Camping trips with the buddies, outdoor barbecues in the park and cook-offs in the backyard are just some... MORE
Portable Cubed Kitchens
Portable Cubed Kitchens
The Kochinsel by Remo Zimmerli Allows People to Cook Anywhere in the Home
The Kochinsel by Remo Zimmerli, an industrial designer based in Bern, Germany, is a portable kitchen island that boasts more than extra counter space and shelving. It comes packed with a stove and... MORE
Compact Outdoor Cookers
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The StudioGorm Camping Stove is Highly Portable and Resourceful
Forget those heavy propane tanks and embark on your wilderness adventure with the StudioGorm Camping Stove. The convenient cooking contraption consists of a pot for holding and mixing your meal and... MORE
play_circle_filledClever Multi-Tasking Coolers
Clever Multi-Tasking Coolers
The ‘Coolest Cooler’ is an Impressive Kickstarter Funded
The ‘Coolest Cooler’ is a cleverly designed beverage cooler with a handful of fantastic functions. This Kickstarter funded project was designed by Ryan Grepper. College kids and happy families... MORE
play_circle_filledBarbecuing Lunch Boxes
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The Compact Ziggle All-in-One Grill Can Carry and Cook Your al Fresco Meal
There are some parks around the world that have public barbecues available, but there are so many gorgeous outdoor locations without such amenities that have you craving an alfresco supper. The... MORE
play_circle_filledModular Cooking Containers
Modular Cooking Containers
The Porter BBQ Tray Accommodates for Fewer Hands in Food Preparation
It’s a gorgeous day and the perfect evening to make a meal on the barbecue. The Porter BBQ Tray helps you to enjoy such an experience by making the process of preparing your dinner and serving... MORE

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