# Tractor Beam Fire Funnels The Modus Design Suspended Fireplaces Beam Down a Blaze By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-design-suspended-fireplaces References: [trendir](http://www.trendir.com/archives/004798.html) & [modusfireplaces](http://www.modusfireplaces.com/#/suspended/186-01) The fireplace used to be the hearth of the house, and since so many homes are now being constructed without them, make sure to install one of these Modus Design suspended fireplaces in your sitting room. Capable of fulfilling any family's temperature and [sculptural quota](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-accessories) 360 degrees around your living space, these space-age chutes will have your home ablaze with refined warmth. These Modus Design suspended fireplaces run on gas and come fairly customizable in terms of color and material. If your dwelling's not yet winterized, I recommend beaming one of these down into your den. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 40% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Suspended Fireplaces:** Expanding demand for suspended fireplaces in modern homes creates opportunities for innovative designs and customization options. - **Gas-powered Fireplaces:** Rising popularity of gas-powered fireplaces presents opportunities for eco-friendly and convenient heating solutions. - **Winterization:** Increasing need for winterization in homes drives the demand for efficient and stylish heating options like suspended fireplaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Décor:** Home décor industry can capitalize on the growing trend of suspended fireplaces by offering a variety of designs and customization options. - **Energy:** The energy industry can explore opportunities in the market of gas-powered fireplaces as a sustainable and efficient heating alternative to wood-burning fireplaces. - **Construction:** The construction industry can incorporate suspended fireplaces as a desirable feature in modern homes, offering added value and appeal to potential homebuyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md) - [Communal Fireplace Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearth-coffee-table.md) - [Portable Cylindrical Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosmart-fire-pillar-3t.md) - [Flatpack Virtual Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-radiator.md) - [Spinning Flame Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terracotta-heater.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bioethanol Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glammfire-contour.md) - [Stainless Steel Modular Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-stainlesssteel.md)