# Building Block Kitchens Munchausen Lego Kitchen Toys With Traditional Countertops By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchausen-lego-kitchen References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1628) & [lego](http://www.lego.com/) If there was one childhood plaything that the world would be loathe to give up, it would be this one—I mean, just look at that Munchausen LEGO Kitchen. What other toy can revamp an entire kitchen like this? For goodness sakes, earlier this year an entire house was constructed from LEGO pieces! Designed by Paris-based Simon Pillard and Philippe Rosetti, the Munchausen LEGO Kitchen centers around an [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook) kitchen island, which (over a week) they proceeded to cover with more than 20,000 LEGO pieces. Take a look at the gallery for more images of this one-of-a-kind creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lego-inspired Design:** Incorporate LEGO-inspired design elements into home decor and appliance designs. - **Customizable Home Goods:** Create customizable home goods like kitchen islands or countertops to allow for personalization and creativity in home design. - **Nostalgia-inspired Products:** Design products that tap into nostalgia and evoke childhood memories, such as the iconic LEGO toy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Innovate the home decor industry by adding customizable and nostalgic design elements into everyday products. - **Toy:** Tap into the nostalgia and creativity of consumers by developing new products that combine play and functionality, such as LEGO-inspired kitchen appliances. - **Appliance:** Incorporate playful and customizable design elements into traditional appliances to tap into consumer desire for unique and personalized products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baking Program Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-great-british-bake-off-set.md) - [Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dollhouse-concept.md) - [Building Block Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-tiny-house.md) - [Building Block Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pottery-barn-kids-x-lego-collection.md) - [Brick Coffee Maker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-nespresso.md) - [Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-luggage.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Playful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion-1.md) - [Reflective Kaleidoscope-Inspired Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalegoidoscope.md)