Kitchens Of The Future?

We take a break from all the recipe postings and have a look at something slightly different... but still related to cooking of course :)

Imagine 29 years from now, somewhere in 2040... how different do you think kitchens would look like? It can either be totally out of this world or pretty much the same. Kitchen gadgets will definitely look more sleeker I suppose.

Here's what the 'experts' at The Future Laboratory came up with when they teamed up with IKEA. Behold the kitchens of the future!

Ikea's Intuitiv kitchen

As you walk into the INTUITIV kitchen of the future, LED light projections adjust to your mood - it will know if you have a hangover via sensors that will read your brainwaves. Aromatherapy infused walls will be synced to your calendar, calming you before a big meeting or energising you before a gym session. The fridge will have selected some breakfast options, identifying the essential vitamins for your day via sensors. When you get home, a hologrammed chef will be on hand for recipe inspiration.

Ikea's Skarp kitchen

This kitchen will be intelligent, predicting its inhabitants' needs with smart technology. Synchronized appliances will make everything happen at the touch of a button, communicating through iPad style devices which will act as the brain of the kitchen, making our lives easier.

Ikea's Elementara kitchen

The ELEMENTARA kitchen will encourage you to grow your own food and be self-sufficient with a garden or mini allotment as a standard extension of the room. Food will be kept cool through cold larders and recycling facilities will be seamlessly incorporated into the kitchen.

Elementara looks like a normal kitchen to me. Only that it looks as if it's been invaded by the jungle! LOL! But I do like the concept description of Elementara though. I've always dreamed to have my own garden where I can grow my own vegetables. No need to pay for exorbitant price for organic produce. Having recycling facilities always gets my vote too. Going Green is the way to go!

So, if you have to choose la kan... which is your pick and why. Hehe... macam assignment seja.

source: ResidentialArchitect