EuroCucina 2026: Smart Kitchens and Sustainable Design at Salone del Mobile

EuroCucina 2026, held within Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026, presents 106 exhibitors from 17 countries, with nearly 40% international participation. The biennial, alongside FTK – Technology For the Kitchen, showcases kitchens as open, connected systems integrating AI, smart appliances, and automation. Features include invisible induction hobs, interactive surfaces, hidden storage, and voice control. Materials such as FSC-certified woods, antibacterial ceramics, regenerated laminates, and recycled glass emphasize sustainability. Color returns subtly to warm minimalist aesthetics. FTK highlights refrigerators that recognize food and suggest recipes, ovens with auto-adjusting parameters, and autonomous dishwashers. Domotics control lighting, temperature, sound, and aromas for personalized microenvironments. The recognition of Italian gastronomy as intangible cultural heritage underscores the kitchen's symbolic role. Italian brands balance tradition and innovation, positioning the contemporary kitchen as a hybrid space where design, technology, and daily life converge.