Back rooms of the house a century ago, kitchens are now the centre of attention in the modern home. Open-concept living spaces have transformed the area into a multipurpose room as much as a place for cooking as it is for dining, entertaining, relaxing and, more recently, even as a space for a makeshift work desk or study area. Given today’s fast-paced lifestyles, kitchen layouts and appliances must be adaptable and support a range of activities while still delivering on its core functions: the storing, cooking and serving of food.

Design evolution: Key considerations for creating a multifunctional kitchen space considers the key aspects of a multifunctional kitchen and how to create a functional environment that meets the needs of today’s kitchen users. We look at what a multifunctional kitchen layout is, and the shift from the kitchen triangle concept to zone configurations. We also discuss the key design considerations for creating a multifunctional layout, with a special focus on choosing the right appliances to create a space that is truly special.

Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. Reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, Electrolux is always striving to be at the forefront of technology and sustainability in society through their solutions and operations. Under their family of brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Westinghouse, they sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year.

Download this whitepaper to learn about the key design considerations for creating a modern multifunctional kitchen space.