Future Trends in Kitchenware

With the strengthening of environmental protection awareness, the production of environmentally friendly kitchen equipment has become an inevitable trend, and more and more people are paying attention to the environmentally friendly decoration of kitchens. Especially now that garbage sorting is gradually on the agenda, many customers demand that kitchen utensils be environmentally friendly, not only healthy but also energy-saving.
Environmental protection should first be achieved in terms of overall concept, first and foremost through lightweighting. While ensuring the strength, stiffness, and size shape of kitchen equipment, the number of equipment components should be minimized as much as possible, and the cross-sectional size of the components should be reduced; Secondly, it is necessary to improve the utilization rate of cabinet volume and design reasonable storage space for items; Thirdly, adopting composite structures to fully utilize the functions of materials; The fourth is to use disassembly and assembly structures as much as possible, which is beneficial for production and sales, as well as for the recycling and reuse of old furniture components.
The kitchen countertops on the market are mainly divided into four categories: natural stone (marble, granite) countertops, decorative fireproof board countertops, stainless steel countertops, and artificial stone countertops, all of which have the basic characteristics of anti fouling, anti scalding, and anti scratch. But in terms of comprehensive indicators, the kitchen equipment with artificial stone countertops is still the most suitable for kitchen use.
Compared with natural stone, artificial stone has a much higher density and is less prone to oil and water stains penetrating; Splicing seams are generally difficult to detect after polishing; Uniformly colored, with a variety of patterns; The most important thing is that artificial stone is made by pressing stone powder, which has much lower radioactivity than natural stone and is more environmentally friendly. At the same time, decorative fireproof board countertops and stainless steel countertops often use particle board as the substrate, which is prone to moisture deformation due to its high water absorption rate; During production, urea formaldehyde resin adhesive with high formaldehyde content is also used, which can easily cause indoor air pollution.
In addition to the material of the countertop, the use of wooden materials in the overall kitchen equipment is not only environmentally friendly, but also makes the kitchen look natural, fresh, and comfortable. Many homeowners prefer a minimalist style kitchen. In terms of design, the kitchen and hallway can be connected by light maple cabinets and oak flooring, giving the entire space a fresh and elegant feeling. At the same time, there are many details that need to be carefully arranged and considered to create an environmentally friendly kitchen. For example, a stacked old wooden stool can be added to the kitchen, which can not only serve as a simple dining table, but also as a flower rack, breaking away from mediocrity and making the kitchen instantly more personalized. A small old wooden table also has the same effect. As long as the design is exquisite, going to the second-hand market may bring unexpected gains, which not only saves money but also does not affect the appearance at all.
Many homeowners believe that using white tones for environmental protection is the easiest way to express it, but the white kitchen is simple and clean, but inevitably feels a bit cold. At this time, a light oak cooking table can be added to complement the same colored floor, immediately adding a warm visual feeling. Of course, it is best not to use wooden countertops near the sink to prevent mold and deformation.
Of course, the most important thing for environmental protection is to reduce energy consumption. The kitchen is the main source of pollution in households, and as the core component of kitchen equipment, whether kitchen appliances have healthy and environmentally friendly functions is more important.

Kitchen pollution mainly includes oil fume pollution, noise pollution, electromagnetic radiation, etc. We should try to choose kitchen equipment that has energy-saving and low consumption functions. If the range hood has three speeds: high speed, low speed, and soft speed, the soft speed range can be used for long-term stewing, which is energy-saving and silent; Is the gas stove pure blue and fiery; Does the disinfection cabinet use concentrated light wave disinfection and does it have intelligent tracking disinfection function.
In addition, kitchen waste is the fastest breeding ground for bacteria and odors, and timely disposal is particularly important. Choosing a garbage disposer is the best way to reduce pollution. Some small bones, seafood, eggshells, fish bones and heads, vegetable leaves and stems, fruit pits and skins, and leftover food can all be washed away from the sewer through garbage disposal, while solving the problem of sewer blockage.
There are multiple models and specifications of garbage disposers, and households can choose different models to use according to the number of people. Moreover, the garbage processor has certain requirements for the structure and power supply position of the kitchen sink, so prior consultation is required during installation.