Now more than ever, the kitchen is the heart of the home
According to the Global Kitchen study, the kitchen has become a multifunctional and social space.
This statement is especially valid during these difficult times. Now more than ever, the kitchen transcends from a purely culinary space and becomes a space to share, work, chat, do homework …
The Global Kitchen study “The kitchen at the heart of the home”, prepared by the Silestone Institute, is an initiative by Cosentino to analyse the keys to domestic cooking in the 21st century. The Global Kitchen study, presented in 2019, is based on a consumer survey in 9 countries (he United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates) and calls on the expert vision of 23 professionals from different specialties.
Which activities do we do in the kitchen?
- 43% use the kitchen to make the main meals.
- 29% for meetings with guests.
- 11% to work.
- 17% for other tasks.
What do we prefer when we choose the design of our kitchen?
- 5% prioritise functionality (make the most of space).
- 1% savings (exterior light, optimal furniture for food preservation, A +++ appliances).
- 12% the quality and durability of the materials.
- 10% design and aesthetics (latest trends in colours, materials, etc.).
Expert opinion
“The kitchen has become a shared space”
Albert Adrià. Chef
“The domestic kitchen has come out of the closet. Far from remaining in an isolated place, it serves as a space for the negotiation of daily life and, more importantly, for the construction and affirmation of cultural and social identity ”.
Nita Mathur. Sociology Professor
“The kitchen is a space for enjoyment and gathering for family and friends, where we take care of everyone’s health. We share didactic, social habits, affection, love… It is a unique space to share.”
Xevi Verdaguer. Psychoneuroimmunology specialist
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