# Beautifully Versatile Kettles The Chemex Glass Water Kettle is a Fashionable Way to Boil Water By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-water-kettle References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2016/01/chemex-glass-water-kettle.php) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B003GXKKNA) A shift back into the kitchen with consumers has many looking at the design aesthetic of existing equipment and desiring something more [luxury in nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-kettle), which the [Chemex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-funnex-filter-drip-coffeemaker) Glass Water Kettle looks to provide. A clear glass kettle that is as durable as it is beautiful, the Chemex kettle makes boiling water seem more like a science experiment. The vessel is crafted from hand-blown borosilicate glass that enables it to be used with either electric stoves or gas elements. The silicone ball stopper that is places within the top portion of the device enables the handle spout to stay cool during boiling, while the cutout portion on the body allows steam to escape. The Chemex Glass Water Kettle helps enhance the daily ritual of boiling water in a beautiful way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Kitchen Equipment:** There is an opportunity to create luxury, aesthetically pleasing kitchen equipment that appeals to consumers' desire for design. - **Innovative Kettle Materials:** There is potential for disruption in the kettle industry by creating kettles out of new, durable, and visually appealing materials. - **Multipurpose Kettles:** Creating kettles with additional functionalities, such as integration with smart home technology or built-in infusers, can provide a unique selling point for customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** The home appliance industry can innovate by creating luxury, visually appealing equipment like the Chemex Glass Water Kettle. - **Glassware:** There is room for disruption in the glassware industry by crafting stylish, durable, and functional glass kettles and other kitchen equipment. - **Smart Home Technology:** Integrating smart home technology into kitchen equipment, like a kettle that can be controlled through a smartphone app, can provide a unique selling point for customers and increase convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Style-Conscious Coffee Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-gooseneck-kettle.md) - [Third Wave Coffee Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soma-stainless-steel-kettle.md) - [Timeless Teakettle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-teakettle.md) - [Exclusive Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-electric-kettle.md) - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md) - [Minimalist Designer Kitchen Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-kettle.md) - [Minimal Metallic Stealthy Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aarke-kettle.md) - [Slick Tech-Advanced Minimalist Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-electric-kettle.md) - [Adjustable Temperature Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-kettle.md)