# Knife-Warming Toasters The 'Sproaster' Prepares Toast and Knives for Easy Butter Spreading By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sproaster References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/05/23/meet-the-toast-master/) Space is becoming more cramped in the modern kitchen as many consumers in urban areas move to smaller living spaces, which is increasing the demand for products like the 'Sproaster.' Conceptually designed as a [toaster with a built-in knife block](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caraway-prep-serve-butcher-block), the appliance will work to prepare your bread to the perfect level of doneness in the morning. It will also [warm up the knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-task-knife) in the process to make spreading butter or margarine easier to preserve the integrity of the bread rather than create a crumby mess during the preparation process. The 'Sproaster' is the design work of Lee Joon Taek and also works to save vital space on a counter by merging the [traditional toaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-simplitouch-xl) with the knife block. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Space-saving Appliances:** Creating multi-functional appliances that save space in compact kitchens. - **Convenience in Food Preparation:** Designing appliances that make food preparation easier and more efficient. - **Preserving Food Integrity:** Developing innovative technologies that maintain the quality of food during the preparation process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies focusing on creating space-saving and convenient kitchen appliances. - **Kitchenware:** Designing innovative kitchen tools and utensils that enhance the cooking experience. - **Home Renovation:** Providing solutions for optimizing and organizing small kitchen spaces in urban homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Sliding Easy-Access Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-toaster.md) - [Rocking Robotic Toaster Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-toaster.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Self-Referential Sandwich Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-maker-concept.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-cooking.md) - [Optic Sensor Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-eye-q-auto.md) - [Bakery-Grade Countertop Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro.md)