New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Air fryers have gone from a quirky trend to a mainstream must-have in record time. Many homes now rely on them for quick weekday meals, crispy snacks and energy-efficient cooking, often replacing the need to turn on a full-sized oven. And according to a new kitchen trends survey, this shift may only be the beginning.

A study by home improvement retailer Wickes suggests that younger consumers, particularly Gen Z, are imagining a future where large, traditional appliances take a back seat. Their version of the 2075 kitchen looks sleek, hyper-efficient and surprisingly compact.

The survey asked over 2,000 UK adults, including more than 1,000 aged 18 to 27, what they believe tomorrow's kitchens will look like. A major ...