The Social Kitchen. Designing Spaces that Bring People Together

Once a purely functional space reserved for preparing meals, the modern kitchen has transformed into a vibrant, multipurpose hub. It is the place where friends get together, families congregate, and even where remote working finds a home. This evolution reflects a shift in how we live, socialise, and connect, making the kitchen not just a place for cooking but the true centre of our daily lives.

According to the 2019 Global Kitchen study by the Silestone Institute, there is a tendency for users to use the kitchen as a multifunctional and social space rather than purely a culinary space. When designing a multifunctional kitchen, designers need to understand the modern kitchen’s role in the home and trends in equipment and design.

Download this whitepaper to examine the evolution of the “social” kitchen and design elements that will help create a space that brings people together.

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