# Kitchen Gadgets for Geeks LEGO Kitchenware By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-kitchen-gadgets References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/kitchen/lego-kitchen-crafts-068776) & [evilmadscientist](http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php/kitchenLego) It was only a matter of time before [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso) projects invaded the sophisticated sphere of the kitchen. These [DIY pieces of kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-lego-connect-4) are kid-friendly, fun and easily customized. I can see each of them as a family project perfect for a rainy day activity. In case you're wondering, as I was, how the [LEGO vase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1) holds water, it doesn't. The flowers are contained in a plain plastic bottle inside the vase, which the LEGO bricks conveniently hide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customizable Kitchenware:** These DIY kitchen gadgets allow for personalization and customization, giving consumers the opportunity to create unique and personalized products. - **Kid-friendly Kitchen Tools:** These LEGO kitchen gadgets are designed to be fun and engaging for children, making cooking and meal preparation a more enjoyable experience for the whole family. - **Innovative Use of Materials:** The use of LEGO bricks in kitchenware demonstrates a creative and unconventional use of materials, opening up opportunities for other industries to explore new and innovative uses for familiar products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor and DIY:** The trend of customizable kitchenware aligns with the growing demand for unique home decor items, providing opportunities for businesses in the home decor and DIY industry. - **Children's Products:** The emergence of kid-friendly kitchen tools presents a market for businesses specializing in children's products, offering innovative and engaging solutions for mealtime activities. - **Material Recycling and Repurposing:** The innovative use of LEGO bricks in kitchenware highlights the potential for businesses in the recycling and repurposing industry to find new applications for discarded materials, creating sustainable and eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [Sci Fi-Inspired Desk Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md) - [LEGO-Inspired Hourglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hourglass.md) - [Building Block Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouquet-of-roses.md) - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md) - [Cork Bottle Terrarium Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-terrarium.md) - [Reflective Kaleidoscope-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalegoidoscope.md) - [Buildable Flower Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-flower.md)