# Recycled Refrigerator Sofas The Fridge Couch Was Made for an Outdoor Wedding By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridge-couch References: [fridgecouch](http://www.fridgecouch.com/) Just because something has reached the end of its life doesn't mean it can't start a new one as something else. The Fridge Couch demonstrates this exactly. This retro piece of furniture was in a [working refrigerator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amity) at one point. Designed by Canadian artist Adrian Johnson, the Fridge Couch was created to be a [stylish outdoor seat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair) for a wedding. Made using the exterior of a 1982 avocado green Gibson Frost-Clear Deluxe and the leather interior of a 1984 [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mod-easy-sidecar-sahara) 325, the Fridge Couch was born. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Furniture:** Opportunities for businesses to create sustainable furniture by repurposing discarded objects, such as refrigerators. - **Outdoor Event Design:** Innovative and eco-friendly outdoor event designs, such as the Fridge Couch, can attract clients who prioritize sustainability. - **Retro Aesthetic:** There is potential for businesses to capitalize on the trend of using vintage objects and materials in furniture and decor. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Companies that prioritize sustainability and upcycling in their production processes can tap into the growing demand for eco-friendly furniture. - **Event Planning and Design:** Event planning companies can differentiate themselves by offering unique and sustainable decor options, such as the Fridge Couch. - **Vintage and Antique Market:** Retailers who specialize in vintage and antique items can expand their offerings to include upcycled furniture made with repurposed materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Wheel-Base Smart Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fridze.md) - [Envelope-Packaged Couch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couch-in-an-envelope.md) - [Car Part-Repurposed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-capsule-1.md) - [Oozing Cake-Like Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roll-furniture.md) - [Modular Eco-Sourced Cozy Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-couch.md) - [Bespoke Multi-Section Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arte-mini-refrigerator.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md)