# Hidden Kitchen Stoves The Fulgor Lift Oven Does Not Take Away from Counter Space By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fulgor-lift-oven References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5872455/this-transforming-stove-is-the-coolest-thing-in-a-kitchen) & [fulgor-milano](http://www.fulgor-milano.com/prod.aspx?mc=2&cat=10&prod=9&lang=2) The Fulgor Lift Oven offers a great way to maintain a [minimalist, streamlined kitchen area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance). It is also a perfect appliance for [small spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/convotherm-mini-pro). This unique product is a stove that hides from view when not in use, or even when in use. Instead of opening outwards like traditional ovens, it rises vertically from a kitchen surface, which allows it to be masked as a counter when closed. Comprised of three safety-glass cooking trays, the Fulgor Lift Oven is predominantly made out of [stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-cooking-appliance). It also boasts electronic touch controls that give it a clean and contemporary look. With 13 functions such as 'pizza,' 'bread' and 'salamander,' the Fulgor Lift Oven is capable of quite a lot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hidden Kitchen Appliances:** There is a growing trend towards kitchen appliances that can be hidden from view when not in use, providing a minimalist and streamlined kitchen area. - **Space-saving Solutions:** The Fulgor Lift Oven taps into the trend of space-saving solutions for small kitchens, offering a stove that can be disguised as a countertop when closed. - **Innovative Kitchen Designs:** The vertical rise mechanism of the Fulgor Lift Oven represents an innovation in kitchen designs, providing a unique and stylish alternative to traditional ovens. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the kitchen appliance industry can explore opportunities to develop and market hidden appliances like the Fulgor Lift Oven to cater to the growing demand for minimalist kitchen designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can incorporate space-saving solutions like the Fulgor Lift Oven into their designs to maximize the functionality of small kitchen spaces. - **Home Renovation:** The rise of innovative kitchen designs, exemplified by products like the Fulgor Lift Oven, presents opportunities for the home renovation industry to offer unique and customized kitchen transformations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Kitchen Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bake-ultra.md) - [Three-In-One Free-Standing Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestanding-oven.md) - [Invisible Outdoor Kitchen Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igt-phantom-stove.md) - [Invisible Induction Countertop Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaggenau-essential-induction.md) - [Elevated Home Cooking Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claypot-oven.md) - [Sliding Microwave Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-design.md) - [Stovetop-Friendly Oven Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-oven-concept.md) - [Contemporary Smart Cooker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ods.md) - [Concealed Kitchen Ventilation Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-ventilation1.md)