# Personal Espresso Machines The Countertop La Marzocco is for the Barista at Home By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-la-marzocco References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373022/Chic-Espresso-Machine-Lets-You-Make-Coffee-Like-A-Professional-Barista-At-Home/) & [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3042876/wanted/impress-your-coffee-nerd-friends-with-la-marzoccos-home-espresso-machine) The line of countertop [La Marzocco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-marzocco-swan) GS3 espresso machines are a luxurious and serious way enable an espresso addiction and impress even the most refined coffee connoisseur. This is the first line from La Marzocco intended for the home and is demonstrative of the brand identifying a loyal following grown from its commercial machines. The GS3 line will come in a variety of colors and will be available in automatic starting at $6,900 and starting at manual for $7,100, with plenty of options for further customization. These luxury [countertop La Marzocco espresso machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-micra) are definitely an investment and denote a place in the market for [opulent kitchen accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eletta-explore) for the home that go above and beyond function and into the realm of extravagance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Kitchen Accessories:** The market for opulent kitchen accessories for the home that go above and beyond function and into the realm of extravagance is growing, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Home Barista Culture:** The rise of home barista culture creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing personal espresso machines that cater to the needs and preferences of coffee connoisseurs. - **Customizable Appliances:** The demand for customizable appliances, such as the La Marzocco GS3 line with options for further customization, presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home appliance industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Kitchen Appliances:** The increasing demand for luxurious and extravagant kitchen accessories opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury kitchen appliances industry. - **Coffee and Espresso Industry:** The growth of home barista culture and the demand for high-quality espresso machines create opportunities for disruptive innovation in the coffee and espresso industry. - **Customization Technology:** The trend towards customization in appliances presents opportunities for disruptive innovation for companies specializing in customization technology for home appliances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Automotive Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-la-marzocco-linea-micra.md) - [Performance-Driven Countertop Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-espresso-machines.md) - [Luxury Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-coffee-maker1.md) - [Barista-Inspired Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meticulous-espresso.md) - [Affordable High-Quality Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linea-classic.md) - [Contactless Control Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meraki-espresso-machine.md) - [Premium Espresso Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oracle-dual-boiler.md) - [Quad-Technology Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-automatic-espresso-machine.md) - [Luxe Low-Power Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-espresso-machine-and-frother.md)