# Potted Plant Grills Hot Pot BBQ by Black+Blum Hides Your Cooker Under a Herb Garden By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackblum References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/hot-pot-bbq-by-black-blum/) & [black-blum](http://www.black-blum.com/products/hot-pot-bbq/) The Hot Pot BBQ is a totally snazzy and sneaky design by Black+Blum. No need to have a big barbeque take up space in your backyard, as this one hides in a flower pot. The design looks like an everyday flower pot, but take off the top part and you have a stainless steal grill hidden inside. It allows you to grow [fresh herbs or flowers on top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter) too. You can stick this piece anywhere and it’ll look great. It’s especially usefully if you don’t have a large yard, so if you live in an apartment this piece will save tons of room on a balcony or patio. Take advantage of [BBQ season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexgrill) with this design b y Black+Blum. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 12% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sneaky Grilling:** There is a growing trend of designing grills that are hidden within everyday objects, allowing for discreet and space-saving outdoor cooking. - **Vertical Gardening:** The combination of a grill and a potted plant promotes the trend of vertical gardening, enabling individuals to grow fresh herbs or flowers in small spaces. - **Space-saving Design:** The Hot Pot BBQ exemplifies the trend of creating multi-purpose products that save space, making it a great option for those living in apartments or with limited outdoor areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Cooking:** The innovative design of hiding a grill in a flower pot opens up new opportunities for the outdoor cooking industry, providing consumers with creative and space-efficient options. - **Home and Garden:** The combination of a potted plant and a hidden grill taps into the home and garden industry, offering unique and stylish solutions for individuals looking to maximize their living space. - **Product Design:** The Hot Pot BBQ demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the field of product design, showcasing how everyday objects can be transformed into functional and aesthetically pleasing items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suitcase-Style Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2q-kit.md) - [Multilayer Portable Charcoal Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbeall-portable-charcoal-grill.md) - [Ultra-Compact Cooking Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-grill.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Multi-Functional Cook Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-cooking-appliance.md) - [Portable Suitcase-Style Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuanye-folding-barbecue.md) - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Compact Fan-Equipped BBQs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbecue-nx-smart-grill.md) - [Mini Modular Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-griller.md)