Market Opportunities and Business Strategies for Freestanding Kitchen Solutions Catering to Renters and Nomadic Lifestyles

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10.2991/978-94-6463-827-1_23How to use a DOI?

Keywords

Freestanding Kitchen; Nomadic Lifestyle; Renters’ Market; Adaptive Design; Sustainable Kitchen Innovations

Abstract

The increasing normalization of transient living arrangements among renters and nomadic individuals has led to the growing demand for adaptable, customizable and mobile kitchen solutions. This happen because the traditional built-in kitchens often fail to meet the needs of these consumers. This situation leading to inefficiencies in space utilization and lifestyle constraints. Therefore, this study conducted to explore the market opportunities and business strategies for freestanding kitchen solutions. By examining the relationship between freestanding kitchen solution with renters’ needs and nomadic lifestyles, this research adopts a conceptual approach where it is synthesizing insights from existing literature based on the theme’s kitchen innovations, sustainability and consumer behavior. The findings reveal that freestanding kitchen solutions offer significant advantages includes enhanced flexibility, portability and environmental sustainability. The study identifies key business strategies such as modular design integration, smart technology adoption and shared kitchen services as viable pathways for market growth. For theoretical implications, the study highlights the mediating role of nomadic lifestyles in shaping kitchen design preferences while practical implications emphasize on offering different business opportunities through sustainable and user-centric innovations. The study underscores the need for empirical validation through real-world applications and cross-cultural analyses. Future research suggested to explore more on consumer adoption patterns, test product feasibility and investigate the long-term economic and environmental impacts of freestanding kitchen solutions. By addressing these gaps, businesses and researchers can contribute to the evolving demands and sustainability of modern living through adaptable kitchen systems advancement.

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AU  - Dinah Rakhim
AU  - Basyarah Hamat
AU  - Norhafizah Abdul Halim
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/08/22
TI  - Market Opportunities and Business Strategies for Freestanding Kitchen Solutions Catering to Renters and Nomadic Lifestyles
BT  - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Business, Finance, Management and Economic (BizFAME 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 359
EP  - 372
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-827-1_23
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-827-1_23
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