Some exclusive City dwellings have kitchens that are not always kitchens. They are discretely hidden away behind decorative panels and furniture doors, more akin to the interior architecture than a kitchen cabinet. This is to allow for a fully modern living environment where relaxing and entertainment will predominate and the kitchen function recedes into the background.

Other minimal kitchen areas have adapted from the new take on 'less is more'. Where a few good quality belongings are better than a collected mass of cheap, underused mass produced goods. In addition, the City lifestyle has disconnected from the suburban weekly shop, to the almost daily visit to localized retailers, leaving the modern minimalistic citylife kitchen free from oversized and energy wasteful appliances.