# Log-Inspired Wood Stoves The 'Tek Lumber' House Wood Stove Draws Inspiration from Nature By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-wood-stove References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/tek-lumber-wood-stove-was-inspired-by-wood-logs-and-nature/) & [inngage.pt](http://www.inngage.pt/) Combining the natural aesthetic of wood into the design, the 'Tek Lumber' house wood stove features a tubular shape that's reminiscent of the very wood it burns. Featuring [wooden legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet) and a modern log-inspired main section, the 'Tek Lumber' stove is the product of a collaboration between INNGAGE, a design brand, and Solzaima, a stove manufacturer. The [steel pipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shuhu-stove) used to craft the 'Tek Lumber' stove give it an eye-catching design that helps to convert the style from drab, to fab. House wood stoves are essential appliances for many homes around the world yet are often overlooked design-wise. The 'Tek Lumber' stove shows how design and function can work together symbiotically to create something that's more akin to the natural world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 36% | 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 - **Nature-inspired Design:** Combining natural aesthetics with functional design opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in various industries. - **Transformative Log Designs:** Using log-inspired designs in unexpected ways can lead to disruptive innovation in product design and manufacturing. - **Symbiotic Design and Function:** The fusion of design and functionality allows for disruptive innovation in creating products that mimic the natural world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Integrating nature-inspired designs into home appliances can lead to disruptive innovation in the home appliance industry. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating log-inspired designs in furniture manufacturing opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry. - **Interior Design:** Utilizing nature-inspired design elements in interior design can lead to disruptive innovation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mid-Century-Inspired Wood-Burning Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodburning-appliance.md) - [Moder Stove Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moder-stove.md) - [Collapsible Wood-Burning Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leikki-camping-stove.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restua.md) - [Minimalist Outdoor Stove Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-box.md) - [Rustic Fire-Powered Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodfired-hot-tub.md) - [Fire-Powered Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-burning-hot-tub.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balbek-bureau.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Fireplace Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-accessories.md)