# Sleek Space Heaters Anna by Matti Walker Will Warm Up Living Areas in Style By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anna-by-matti-walker References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670832/winters-coming-so-youll-definitely-need-this-super-sleek-space-heater) & [momastore.org](http://www.momastore.org/) Colder weather is coming for those living in the Northern hemisphere and that means dragging out those winter clothes, [wool blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohem-1) and, no eye-rolling please, [ugly space heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-23inch-dualflex-heater) that keep people extra toasty; Anna by Matti Walker offers a great alternative to the latter. Unlike the common eyesores taking up precious space in homes, this portable heater is as sleek and good-looking as an [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th1123wf) product. In fact, it wouldn't be surprising if the Apple logo found its way on it one day. Anna by Matti Walker, a Swiss designer, houses a ceramic heating element in a clean design that will blend into its surroundings beautifully. It comes complete with two fan speeds as well as a tip-over automatic shutoff function for safety and energy efficiency. It is good for rooms up to 250 square feet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sleek Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sleek and attractive designs for commonly utilitarian products to enhance consumer appeal. - **Energy Efficiency:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create energy-efficient heating solutions to reduce environmental impact and utility costs. - **Smart Heating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into space heaters for remote control and automated temperature regulation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethink and redesign traditional home appliances to prioritize aesthetics and functionality. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with interior designers to create heating solutions that seamlessly blend into various interior aesthetics. - **Internet of Things (iot):** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine IoT capabilities with heating technology to create connected and controllable home heating systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Posh Panel-Style Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-ballu-convection-heater.md) - [Modernized Ceramic Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-capsule-desk-loop.md) - [Portable Plug-In Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozypod.md) - [Smart 360-Degree Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fan-heater.md) - [Voice Assistant Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-heater.md) - [Spinning Flame Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-heater.md) - [Dual-Purpose Heater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-focus.md) - [Safety-Focused Desktop Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-space-heater.md)