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Cooler-Created Counters

The Refrigerator Coffee Table by Arjun Rathi Makes Evenings Easy

— April 11, 2012 — Art & Design
The Refrigerator Coffee Table by Arjun Rathi looks like a cooler, but unfortunately is not the real deal. You will still have to get up to grab a cold one with this counter as your table.

The design idea for this table came from two interns that were given a scrap refrigerator door by their carpenter when they needed a table to work on. To be creative, they used the door to create the top of their table and painted it. The door's condenser coils and metal were all cleaned out and then finished by powder coating it all black. The underbelly for the table fits modern day design making this piece resourceful and competitive in its market.
Trend Themes
1. Refrigerator Coffee Tables - The trend of creating coffee tables that resemble refrigerators offers a unique and functional design element for consumers.
2. Upcycled Furniture - The trend of repurposing household items, such as refrigerators, into furniture pieces provides an opportunity for creative and sustainable design solutions.
3. Multi-functional Furniture - The trend of furniture pieces that serve multiple purposes, such as a coffee table with a built-in refrigerator, allows for space-saving and convenient living.
Industry Implications
1. Home Furniture - The home furniture industry can benefit from incorporating refrigerator coffee tables into their product offerings, providing consumers with innovative and versatile options for their living spaces.
2. Interior Design - The interior design industry can leverage the trend of upcycled furniture, including refrigerator coffee tables, to create unique and environmentally-friendly spaces for their clients.
3. Appliances - The appliances industry can explore the potential of creating multi-functional products, like refrigerator coffee tables, that merge the functionalities of different home items into a single innovative piece.
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