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Rounded Wall Hub Fireplaces

The 'Lensfocus' Fireplace is Gas-Powered and Ultra-Modern

— October 22, 2018 — Art & Design
The 'Lensfocus' fireplace is an ultra-modern solution for the home that completely changes perceptions regarding what heating equipment can look like to make it applicable for discerning consumers.

Sporting a hub-shaped aesthetic that floats on the wall, the fireplace can be powered by propane or natural gas and will provide exceptional heat that will operate even in a power outage thanks to a built-in battery. The unit is compliant with the French Energy Efficiency Standard RT2012, which makes it suitable for eco-friendly living spaces where energy and resources need to be preserved.

The 'Lensfocus' fireplace comes in several monochromatic color options to make it applicable for houses or smaller apartment-style dwellings, which are seeing an increase in popularity as consumers continue to favor urban locations.
Trend Themes
1. Ultra-modern Fireplaces - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce ultra-modern fireplaces that can be powered by natural gas, propane and/or battery for use in eco-friendly living spaces.
2. Wall-mounted Hub Fireplaces - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wall-mounted hub-shaped fireplaces that can be used in houses or smaller apartment-style dwellings in various color options and comply with the environmental standards.
3. Battery-powered Heating Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new heating equipment that is powered by batteries and can operate even during power outages as demand for eco-friendly products rise.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate modern and eco-friendly design options into heating appliances to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly yet stylish home appliances.
2. Furniture Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with heating equipment manufacturers to create visually appealing furniture that integrates heating equipment technology and solves space constraints for urban consumers.
3. Interior Design Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer modern, space-saving design options for wall-mounted fireplaces to interior design firms to cater for the rising demand for stylish and practical home living spaces.
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