The kitchen is the soul of a home. Earlier the requirements and usage of an Indian kitchen made it difficult to make it aesthetic. But a newer generation of homeowners sees the kitchen as an extension of their lifestyle. They want it to be visible, interactive, and well-designed, not hidden behind a door. “Additionally, the rise of nuclear families, changing gender roles, and a new generation that views cooking as both therapeutic and enjoyable have made kitchens more open, inclusive, and experiential,” says Sukriti Sharrma, Partner, Plüsch, a Delhi-based luxury lifestyle kitchen and furniture brand that works with international kitchens from Poggenpohl, Eggersmann and Beckermann.
Moreover, with the rise in disposable income, the accessibility of high-quality kitchen products has become attainable for many. “Homeowners now invest in kitchens as a long-term asset, embodying both style and practicality,” explains Selvakumar Rajulu, Managing Director, Nolte FZE Dubai. The company’s Nolte Neo segment caters to the luxury and ultra-premium kitchen fittings and finishes. Gadgets like built-in coffee machines, dishwashers and wine chillers were rare in Indian kitchens. “They reflect the need for convenience, tech, and time-saving solutions,” adds Neha Garg, Founder & Principal Designer, Studio Jane Designs, a Mumbai-based design studio.
The 340-year-old German luxury kitchen appliance brand Gaggeneau’s bestsellers in India include the combi-steam ovens with adjustable automatic programmes. “One of the key reasons behind the growing popularity of such appliances is the rising demand for precision cooking,” explains Saif Khan, MD & CEO of BSH Home Appliances India. Homegrown brand Carysil, makers of high-end premium quartz kitchen sinks, find themselves becoming a staple. The brand’s Food Waste Disposers offer an eco-friendly way to manage kitchen waste. “These reflect a broader shift toward sustainable living,” adds Rhea Parekh Jain, Vice President—International Marketing, Carysil Limited.
As India rapidly embraces premiumisation and design-led home spaces, every detail speaks the language of understated luxury. This time the kitchen is not left behind.