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# Clever Couches
The SmarSofa has an Integrated Cooling Platter and Mini Fridge

By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-07 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smarsofa
References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/gorenje-smarsofa/16254/) & [gorenje](http://www.gorenje.com/)

The world would definitely be a better place if each and every household had the SmarSofa sitting in their living rooms. This [sofa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubik-v-cloud-modular-couch) was designed by [Gorenje](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keeping-real-fans-cool) and features a slew of innovative designs that are sure to turn you into a [couch potato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-perron-pillo).

The SmarSofa has a remote-controlled fridge installed into it. There are button-controlled platters that can be raised to any desired height. The SmarSofa arrives just in time for the new NFL season -- great timing, guys.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 49% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Integrated Cooling Platter:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing furniture with integrated cooling platters for convenience and comfort.
- **Button-controlled Platters:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating furniture with button-controlled platters for customizable functionality.
- **Remote-controlled Fridge:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating remote-controlled fridges into furniture for added convenience and space-saving.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for furniture companies to explore the integration of cooling platters and remote-controlled fridges into their designs.
- **Home Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for home appliance manufacturers to develop remote-controlled fridges specifically designed for integration into furniture.
- **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for entertainment companies to collaborate with furniture makers in creating button-controlled platters that enhance the couch potato experience.

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