# Furutistic White-Out Living The 'Inhabited Fold' Home Showcases Whirlpool's Latest Appliences By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inhabited-fold-home References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/) & [thedesignerpad](http://thedesignerpad.com/blog/2011/1/27/a-pad-of-many-folds.html) Designed by the Spanish architectural firm G&R studio in collaboration with [Whirlpool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whirlpool-virtual-showroom), the 'Inhabited Fold' Home is looks [completely futuristic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sks-chicago-showroom). Everything in the home is black and white, giving the living space a sleek overall look. Presenting Whirlpool's [latest appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-home-appliance) as though they were from the year 2060, these images definitely showcase the home and the Whirlpool pieces gorgeously. Take a look at the 'Inhabited Fold' Home in the featured gallery to get a feel for this futuristic space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 14% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Living Spaces:** The 'Inhabited Fold' Home showcases the potential for sleek, futuristic living spaces. - **Minimalist Design:** The black and white color scheme of the 'Inhabited Fold' Home highlights the potential for minimalist design in modern homes. - **Integrated Smart Home Technology:** Whirlpool's latest appliances showcased in the 'Inhabited Fold' Home demonstrate the disruptive innovation potential of integrated smart home technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliance and Technology:** Whirlpool's collaboration with G&R Studio could lead to further developments in home appliance and technology design. - **Sustainable Architecture:** The futuristic design of the 'Inhabited Fold' Home highlights the potential for sustainable architecture and building materials. - **Interior Design and Decor:** The minimalist interior design style showcased in the 'Inhabited Fold' Home presents an opportunity for an industry shift towards simple and cohesive decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Whimsical Futuristic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome.md) - [Micro-Living Kitchen Appliance Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-appliance-hub.md) - [AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaudiinspired.md) - [Modern Living Cleaning Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-living.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.md) - [Monochromatic Handle-Hiding Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hide-oven.md) - [Sleek Integrated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance.md)