We’re living in the age of ‘Artificial Intelligence’, so let’s embrace the innovations that can elevate and transform everyday cooking and dining experiences in our own home.

Let’s explore some of the most exciting smart technology trends to incorporate into your modern kitchen design…

Smart Appliances

Smart Appliances are designed to make life easier by connecting to your home network, allowing you to control them remotely and providing features that traditional appliances can’t match, such as:

1. Smart Refrigerators: Equipped with touchscreens, cameras and the ability to track inventory and expiration dates. You can even create shopping lists and view the inside of your fridge from your smartphone.
2. Smart Ovens: These can be controlled via a smartphone app, which offers the convenience of preheating the oven while still on your way home. This appliance can also offer guided cooking assistance and some even have internal cameras to monitor your food without opening the door. This is a great feature to prevent overcooking or burning your food.
3. Voice-Activated Assistants like Amazon ‘Alexa’ and Google Assistant can set cooking timers, convert measurements, play music and control other smart devices. Key features include:
   1. Hands-free Control: Perfect for when your hands are messy or full.
   1. Integration: Can control other smart devices like lights, thermostats and other appliances.
   1. Cooking Assistance: Can provide recipes, step-by-step cooking instructions and suggest substitute ingredients.
4. Pop-ups: Power sockets with electrical outlets are integrated into an island. Give it a tap, and it pops out of the countertop.

Smart Lighting

Smart Lighting systems allow you to control the lighting in your kitchen with a smartphone or voice command. This can include:

1. Adjustability: Fine tune the brightness and color, to tailor the lighting to different times of the day or activities.
2. Energy Efficiency: Automatically turn lights off when not in use.
3. Mood Setting: Create different lighting scenes (bright, dim, warm, cool or ambient lighting) for cooking, dining, entertaining or a romantic setting.

Smart Faucets

Smart Faucets can be controlled by voice, touch or motion sensors…making them both convenient and hygienic.

1. Voice Control: Turn the faucet on and off or dispense a specific amount of water with a voice command.
2. Touchless Operation: Wave your hand to start or stop the flow of water, reducing the spread of germs.
3. Water Efficiency: Some models track water usage and provide insights to help conserve water.
4. Water Temp Options: Dispense hot, cold or carbonated water.

Smart Storage Solutions

Smart Storage Solutions help keep your kitchen organized and efficient. From app-controlled pantries to cabinets with built-in lighting and sensors…these technologies ensure that your kitchen is as functional as it is stylish.

1. App-Controlled Pantries: Track inventory and get notifications when items are running low.
2. Sensor-Activated LED Lighting: Cabinets and drawers that light up when opened. This adds a touch of modernity but also makes it much easier to find items without rummaging through dark shelves. The newest LED light strips have “bending” properties to curve around and highlight design features.
3. Automated Shelving: Adjust shelf heights with the touch of a button for optimal storage.

In conclusion, smart technology is revolutionizing kitchen design, making spaces more convenient, efficient and enjoyable.

Call SKÖNA Design to start planning your modernized dream kitchen and incorporate some of these home tech ideas.