What Should Be on a Modern Kitchen: 6 Things

We tell you what must be on a modern kitchen. Check what you're missing.

Storage Systems

Which ones to choose depends on your needs:

• slide-out systems — a great way to use all the shelf space;
• specialized cabinets — for example, bottle racks, sections for large dishes, or slide-out corner cabinets optimize storage;
• rail systems — they help keep spices, knives, or measuring cups within easy reach.

Design: Karina Grishkina

Functional Convection Oven

What could be simpler than cooking in the oven? Just cut the ingredients and season them, and the appliance does the rest for you. Especially with modern ovens — today's models can even choose the cooking program by themselves, all you need is one button press.

For example, in the Gorenje by Karim Rashid convection oven, designed according to the principles of a traditional wood-burning stove, hot air is concentrated in the ceiling area due to the dome and ensures even baking of dishes on multiple levels.

Design: Gorenje by Karim Rashid

Smart Cooktop

With the help of a wok burner on a modern gas cooktop, you can easily prepare Asian dishes better than in a restaurant.

Plus, the smart cooktop burners with increased power cook faster and use less electricity.

Design: Gorenje by Karim Rashid

Dishwasher

Even in the smallest kitchens, Russian designers find a place for the dishwasher — it is truly convenient, especially for large families.

New generation dishwashers can automatically detect the appropriate cycle — for example, if you just need to rinse a crystal set, not run a full wash cycle, the machine handles that easily.

Design: Nikita Zub

Powerful Yet Quiet Range Hood

Modern range hoods have the air extraction system located around the perimeter, not in the center like previous generations. They operate quietly and more effectively clean the air.

Installing a range hood can also save electricity. Built-in LED lighting adds extra illumination to the cooktop and work area, and LED bulbs use far less electricity than regular ones.

Design: Gorenje by Karim Rashid

Next-Gen Microwave

Modern microwaves have also changed — today's models evenly heat, defrost, cook based on recipes, and save electricity.

Some models come with a grill — you can save on buying additional appliances. For example, the Gorenje by Karim Rashid microwave comes with a grill rack.

Design: Anna Petunina

On the cover: Design Studio "Total Area".