One thing that's missing from our favorite sci-fi video clips and TV shows, more often than not, is footage of characters going about their business in the kitchen. Ever wonder what kind of products Captain Jean-Luc Picard picks up from his local kitchen cabinet dealer? Or how the titular time lord from "Doctor Who" makes his breakfast? Strangely, on the rare occasions when kitchens do make appearances in sci-fi, the outlook for food preparation looks disappointingly pessimistic. Consider the paste the crew of the Nebuchadnezzar eats for dinner in "The Matrix." Yikes!
But looking at some of the progress that's already been made in kitchen furnishings and modern technology, you can expect future kitchens in the real world to be something to look forward to. Compiled here is a list of a few examples for your viewing pleasure. Can You Use Plastic Cladding in Kitchens
Stealthy White Kitchen
Arguably, the fourth kitchen featured on Pouted's list of "Top 25 Futuristic Kitchens" should be listed further up the list. The source explains that the purpose of the sleek white decor is to keep all appliances hidden until they need to be used. At a glance, the cabinets are literally invisible. It's definitely an ideal design for anyone with an affinity for a "space travel chic" type of style.
Z. Island Kitchen
The GizMag article that originally called attention to this innovative design ran in 2006, so ironically, it's already a futuristic design from the past. Nonetheless, the Zaha Hadid-designed kitchen includes touch control panels, mechanisms that respond automatically to sounds and odors, something called "embedded heating membranes," and even elaborate media-viewing devices. As for the cabinets, the structure professional sports what is the report points out as a "modular drawer-wall surface process," which most certainly isn't as confusing in order to operate because it tones.
Cloudy, White Cabinets
Perhaps it's not every day that you see a kitchen cabinet that makes you say, "Whoa! That's really cool looking," but the second photo on Adorable Home's set of futuristic kitchens might elicit just such a response. The set of freezers and kitchen cabinets aren't exactly transparent - light that emanates from the back of the cabinets allows you to see shadows of what's inside, while the cabinet exteriors softly glow.
Otherworldly Cabinet Tree
Meanwhile, the 10th photo on Adorable Home's list of kitchens from the possible future features what appears to be a set of cabinets installed like a strange tree. The cabinets are connected around a post via what could be porcelain or plastic branches. It's absolutely an unusual style and design and may be rather useful if put through home resist. No matter what someone preparing a meal needs for cooking, the necessary ingredients will always be at arm's length.
To update your kitchen's decor so you're prepared for the next generation of cabinets or another utilities, don't hesitate to reach out to a quality kitchen cabinet retailer to see the latest design options.