# Glitzy Gold Kitchen Appliances The Gold Retro Fridge is Adorned with Shimmering Swarovski Crystals By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-03-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-retro References: [luxurylaunches](http://luxurylaunches.com/gadgets/swarovski-studded-smegs-gold-retro-fridge-is-home-adornment.php) & [smeg](http://www.smeg.com/product/fab28rdg/) The Smeg Gold Retro refrigerator is a refrigerator/freezer that looks like it should be doing more glamorous things than storing your dinner leftovers. With its glimmering gold finish and [Smeg logo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-porsche-x-smeg) -- encrusted with sparkling crystals from [Swarovski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller) -- this is anything but a [boring kitchen appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thyme-table), and will make your kitchen the talk of the town and the subject of envious stares from your dinner guests. Aside from its eye-catching exterior, this is actually a quality appliance. It has all the conventional features of a regular refrigerator, such as produce drawers, a dairy box, bottle carrier, ice cube trays and safety glass shelves. The refrigerator unit has a capacity of 222 liters, while the freezer can hold 26 liters. The Smeg Gold Retro retails in the European market for €2,100, or around $2,800. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 98% | 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glitzy Gold Appliances:** The trend of incorporating luxurious and eye-catching gold elements into kitchen appliances offers an opportunity for companies to create unique, high-end products that stand out in the market. - **Crystal-encrusted Logos:** The use of Swarovski crystals to adorn logos on appliances presents a trend for adding a touch of glamor to everyday objects, opening up opportunities for collaboration between appliance manufacturers and luxury brands. - **Retro Remakes:** The popularity of retro-style appliances, like the Smeg Gold Retro refrigerator, reflects a trend in consumers' desire for nostalgic designs combined with modern functionality, creating a space for manufacturers to blend vintage aesthetics with advanced features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Appliances:** The glitzy gold trend presents an opportunity for luxury appliance manufacturers to cater to affluent consumers seeking high-end products that make a statement in their kitchens. - **Home Decor & Design:** The incorporation of gold and Swarovski crystals in kitchen appliances provides an opportunity for home decor and design companies to offer complementary products that help consumers create a cohesive and visually appealing kitchen aesthetic. - **Fashion & Lifestyle:** Collaborations between appliance manufacturers and luxury brands to create crystal-encrusted logos on appliances capitalize on the trend of blurring the boundaries between fashion, lifestyle, and home decor, offering opportunities for cross-industry partnerships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brightly Colored Luxe Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab28.md) - [Queen-Commemorating Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-jubilee-fridge.md) - [Celebratory Champagne-Branded Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-veuve-clicquot.md) - [Gold-Accented Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-x-ovo.md) - [Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-1.md) - [Sleek Double-Door Refrigerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-door-refrigerator.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md) - [Dynamic Lighting-Equipped Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-objet.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Smart Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-smart-fridge.md)