The technology we use at home is always developing, so we thought it would be interesting to explore the exciting prospects for kitchens and bathroom technology:
Bathroom
Smart mirrors
Bathrooms of the Future believe that smart mirrors will be integral to the bathroom’s functionality. Alongside weighing scales, that are integrated into the floor, the smart mirror will be able to conduct health scans and inform you on your present state of health, providing information about your heart rate and total body mass. In fact, the smart mirror will offer styling advice and wall art customisation.
Toilet
Even our toilets could be fitted with smart technology – they’ll be able to conduct chemical checks, which sounds extremely futuristic!
Bathtub
With developments in 3D printing, it could be used to create bathtubs which would allow us to personalise them. For further customisation, the materials used for bathtubs and toilets might learn to morph to the shape of the user.
Shower
With touch screen controls, we will be able to control the heat in our showers. Gone will be the days of showering in water that’s too hot or too cold, because the controls will be far more accurate.
Kitchen
Countertops
IKEA has conceptualised the future of kitchenware. It will reinvent the way we negotiate space and design, starting with the countertops. IKEA is playing with the idea that you will be able to place an item of food on the counter, and suggestions of recipes will appear on the surface.
Hobs
Within the counter will also be hidden induction coils that can heat the inside of pots and pans instead of just the outer surface. As a result, the counter can operate as a space for working on, preparing food, cooking food and eating.
Fridge
As strange as it might sound, fridges in these futuristic kitchens won’t have doors. This way, the fridge and pantry space can exist as one unit. This will allow us to keep an eye on all our food so it’s less likely to go bad. It will also be a constant visual reminder about the amount of food we have, and act as a deterrent from over shopping for groceries. For chilled food, they will be stored in transparent containers that are controlled by induction cooling technology embedded within the shelves.
Water system
We’ll be encouraged to be more responsible with the way we use water. The IKEA kitchen will have two sinks, one for water that will end up in the sewers, and another which will be reused for things such as the dishwasher or watering plants.
While these are all just theories that organisations are hoping to bring to homes, we can be sure that kitchens and bathrooms will change as technology develops. These advancements are coming and we’re ready to adapt to the oncoming technological changes.
In fact, we’ve already started implemented technology into the way we work, for example, the CCTV cameras we use to inspect drains. If you’re in need of such a service, feel free to contact us now.