The modern kitchen has been revolutionized as a living space for the iGeneration - complete with hi-tech gadgetry from internet-enabled fridges to intelligent ovens, coffee machines and other appliances that diminishe the line of separation from the rest of the household. And the upcoming trend in kitchen design emphasizes on the designer kitchen that hides away when not in use like Giorgio Armani’s disappearing kitchen “The Calyx” that was exhibited at the Salone del Mobile this year. The latest buzz comes from Electrolux Design Lab, the company that leads in innovation in the appliance field. The company has revealed two hi-tech kitchen concepts for the tech-savvy generation: Rendez-vous, an interactive dining table and Volare, a fold-away artistic kitchen.

Rendez-vous (featured on the top) is an interactive table, the first of its kind that features a tabletop that embeds an inductive cooking system on the whole surface that uses sensor technology to break away from the dedicated cooking zones, so you can now place the pan anywhere on the tabletop and start cooking. The tabletop powers all your appliances without the use of a cord. A mobile phone or blender can be placed on the surface to charge or activate. Beneath the table are modular drawers that can hold a stove, refrigerator or almost any kitchen appliance depending on your needs. When dining, the drawers tuck away beneath the table. Another futuristic feature of this interactive dining-cum-cooking table is a virtual chef that guides the consumer through the cooking process, making it foolproof.

Volare is an entire kitchen tucked away in an illuminated piece of art which makes this wall kitchen even more compact and aesthetically pleasing. Volare responds to the touch, and can be unfolded into an induction stove when the consumer needs to cook or dispensing ice when she wants a cold drink. The modular system allows it to be customized to individual needs and is organized from cold appliances to hot. For instance, glide one finger to get a cup of hot water or glide two to get your morning espresso.

While the disappearing act aims to provide more free space to its owner and allows flexibility to use it the way they want, don’t you think this is getting a bit too much – we would love to hear your thoughts.

Via: ElectroluxNewsRoom

Electrolux Disappearing Kitchen Picture Gallery