# Handsome Hidden Refrigerators The Conceptual 'Art Fresh Bar' Hides the Refrigerator in Plain Sight By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-fresh-bar References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/10/16/an-armoire-for-your-appetite/) The shrinking amount of space that is available for living in urban areas has consumers adapting to [small homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-master), which is seeing designers come up with solutions like the conceptual 'Art Fresh Bar.' The unit is intended to be placed in [living rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apt-drawers) or other areas outside of the kitchen to provide easy access to all kinds of fare including drinks, snacks, fruit or even libations. The refrigerator unit hides itself in plain sight and can be finished in a variety of different colors to suit your interior design needs seamlessly. The conceptual 'Art Fresh Bar' refrigerator unit is the design work of Chen Jia, Feng Chaoyi, Wan Lei, Wang Hui, Wei Wei and Zhu Jianping, and is the winner of the Red Dot Design Concept Award for 2018. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Urban Living Solutions:** The shrinking amount of space in urban areas is driving the demand for innovative design solutions that maximize functionality in small homes. - **Hidden Appliances:** The concept of hiding appliances in plain sight is gaining popularity as consumers seek to seamlessly integrate them into their interior design. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Designers are exploring the combination of furniture and appliances to create multi-functional pieces that optimize space usage and enhance convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The trend of hidden refrigerators presents an opportunity for interior design professionals to create innovative and aesthetically pleasing solutions that blend appliances seamlessly into living spaces. - **Home Appliances:** The demand for hidden appliances opens up opportunities for home appliance manufacturers to develop new products that prioritize both functionality and design aesthetics. - **Furniture Design:** The rise of multi-functional furniture creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture designers to integrate appliances into their creations, offering space-saving solutions for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compartmentalized Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-refrigerator.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Cabinet Drawer Wine Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dometic-drawbar.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md) - [Suitcase-Style Mini Fridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mini-fridge.md) - [Bespoke Refrigerator Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4door-french-door-refrigerator.md) - [Conceptual Fresh Flower Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora.md) - [Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridze.md) - [Flat Finish Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidebyside-refrigerator.md)