# Chic Color Block Heaters Runtal Le Corbusier Radiators Express the Architectural Art's Best Shades By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runtal-le-corbusier-radiators References: [muuuz](http://muuuz.com/magazine/rubriques/produits/44547-runtal-radiateurs-aux-couleurs-le-corbusier) & [runtal.fr](http://www.runtal.fr/) Aesthetically speaking, it's hit or miss with most [interior heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-23inch-dualflex-heater). These Runtal Le Corbusier radiators certainly fit within the "hit" category rather than the one that labels such fixtures as unsightly. Of course, looking at the long, narrow and impressively flat appliances, you would hardly know their function. They're each expressed as a single rolled rectangular sheet of metal, coated with a delightfully bold hue and revealing only the slightest hint of additional components. Runtal Le Corbusier radiators come with discrete wheels for grounded installation but they can also be [mounted on the walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-wh517s). They take the appearance of sound panels, partitions or [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22-system), emitting a wonderful warmth and one shade of the gorgeous color palette of a revered modern architect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aesthetic Heaters:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop aesthetically pleasing heaters that blend seamlessly into interior design. - **Functional Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create appliances that are both functional and visually appealing, like the Runtal Le Corbusier radiators. - **Multi-purpose Appliances:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design heaters that serve multiple purposes, such as sound panels, partitions, or works of art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with interior designers to develop heaters that enhance the overall aesthetic of a space. - **Home Appliances:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate functional design elements into a wide range of home appliances to create visually pleasing and efficient products. - **Art and Architecture:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Merge art and architecture by creating appliances that capture the essence of renowned designs, like the Runtal Le Corbusier radiators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hanger-Resembling Towel Drying Radiators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zehnder-archibald.md) - [Bathroom-Ready Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-heater.md) - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Sleek Modern Towel Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jj-design.md) - [Stylish Sustainable Heat Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-air-and-blond.md) - [Electric Infrared Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldr-kelvin.md) - [Posh Panel-Style Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apollo-ballu-convection-heater.md) - [Modernized Ceramic Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delonghi-capsule-desk-loop.md)