# Olympic Home Heaters The Olympiq Fireplace is Inspired by the Iconic Torch By Michael Hines | Published 2010-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympiq-fireplace References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/olympiq-a-transforming-fireplace-inspired-by-the-olympic-torch/) & [safretti.it](http://www.safretti.it/) I'd almost forgotten about the Olympics until I saw the Olympiq Fireplace from Safretti. The Olympiq Fireplace was designed to look like the Olympic torch, and it does, except it is *a lot* more useful. The Olympiq Fireplace may look like just a [contemporary fireplace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-designs), but it also doubles as both a [wok and a grill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dome-gen-2). The Olympiq Fireplace can run off of [coal, wood, or bioethanol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooni-karu-2-pro) so it is safe to use indoors or out. Combining functionality of several items into one is a growing trend and Safretti managed to pull it off perfectly with the Olympiq Fireplace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Products:** The trend of combining functionality of several items into one is a growing trend and presents opportunities for businesses to create disruptive innovations. - **Indoor/outdoor Heating Solutions:** As the Olympiq Fireplace has the capability to run off of coal, wood, or bioethanol, it presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative indoor/outdoor heating solutions. - **Design-inspired Functional Products:** Inspiration from design, architecture, or historical monuments, such as the Olympic torch, can present an opportunity for businesses to create functional products that are also aesthetically pleasing and unique. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The Olympiq Fireplace represents an opportunity for businesses in the home decor industry to create multi-functional pieces that are also aesthetically pleasing and unique. - **Outdoor Living:** The Olympiq Fireplace presents an opportunity for businesses in the outdoor living industry to create heating solutions that are versatile and can be used both indoors and outdoors. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can take advantage of the design-inspired Olympiq Fireplace and incorporate multi-functional heating solutions into guest rooms and outdoor living spaces to provide a unique and functional guest experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Cylindrical Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosmart-fire-pillar-3t.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Fire Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prometheo-uno.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bioethanol Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glammfire-contour.md) - [Flame-Resembling Outdoor Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame.md) - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md) - [Slick Modern Holographic Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-fireplace.md) - [Convenient Personal Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-fireplace1.md) - [Slick Steel Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-olympic-and-paralympic.md) - [Twin Olympic Cauldrons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanocortina-2026.md)