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As the heart of the home, our kitchens are teeming with life. The kitchen is where we prepare our meals, entertain guests, and bond with loved ones.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it can be challenging to make time for cooking at home - but a technologically-advanced kitchen will do wonders to help you prioritize cooking healthy meals and making unforgettable memories.

While the recipes may be traditional, the latest technology in the kitchen is taking this staple of home life to new heights.

From cooking apps that can help you whip up your favorite meals with real-time guidance to touchless appliances, the modern kitchen is getting more intelligent and more efficient all the time.

Here are five trends in modern kitchen technology that you'll want to invest in:

The first trend to watch for starts at the foundation of the kitchen.

When designing your kitchen, the latest trend in countertops is to have a high-gloss black edge banding, known as "zero edge" for its seamless appearance.

The smooth surface allows the kitchen to seamlessly blend into the rest of your house while enhancing the contemporary feel of modern kitchens.

This manufacturing design is accomplished via laser-guided cutting, which means that no material is wasted in the process. The result is an invisible, seamless joint that is not only stronger and more durable but also aesthetically pleasing. This is a crucial component of contemporary kitchen cabinets. 

The future of kitchen aesthetics is minimalist and streamlined. No longer does a touch screen have to be limited to just your phone or tablet - now they're on appliances in the kitchen.

Modern appliances and cabinetry are being designed with touch-to-open appliances such as pull-out pantry shelves that emerge at a simple touch rather than being opened by hand.

When you reduce the amount of moving parts in your kitchen appliances, they are not only more aesthetically pleasing but easier to maintain and less expensive to repair.

The Blum Tip-On and Blum Aventos Lift Systems are two technologies being brought into the kitchen cabinetry to help you in all areas of your daily life. 

Designed to offer handleless kitchen cabinet doors that open with a touch, our homes will never be the same.

These two systems are an ideal solution for flat-pack furniture, allowing cabinet doors to open with minimal effort and in complete silence - but that's not all.

With the touch of a button, the Blum Aventos Lift System lifts the cabinet doors with a touch - up and out of the way. This innovative solution makes retrieving or reaching items stored in your kitchen cabinets easier.

The future of kitchen lighting is sleek, modern, and inconspicuous.

Hafele's Loox Lighting system is a dimmable LED recessed lighting system that easily adapts to your needs. No longer are kitchens stuck with harsh, bright overhead lights or bulbs that burn out too quickly.

Hafele Loox Lighting uses state-of-the-art LED lighting to bring your kitchen brighter, more even lighting that can be adjusted from warmer to cooler tones depending on your mood and what you're cooking.

Loox Lighting can be added to new or existing cabinets with ease - making it an easy addition to any kitchen renovation.

The shift from gas stoves to electric cooktops was revolutionary. Now, the newest advancement in kitchen appliances is the induction cooktop.

Invisible induction cooktops have been making waves since their initial release, and it's easy to see why. Systems such as the Invisacook use induction hob technology that is hidden just below the kitchen countertop - heating pots and pans directly through the countertop surface.

Induction cooktops allow for better use of space and are safer than gas or electric cooktops - and, because they're hidden beneath the countertop surface, they practically disappear.

All of this means that your kitchen stays looking new longer, making it a worthy investment for any homeowner.

Kitchens have been the anchor of our homes for generations. Now, with these five trends in modern kitchen technology, they're becoming more than just a place to cook and eat - they're places of work and play.

There's no better time than now to invest in a technologically-advanced kitchen. From induction cooktops that heat your pots and pans through the countertop surface to invisible LED lighting systems, it's never been easier to upgrade your kitchen.

Invest in the future of your home with these five technology-driven trends.

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