# Radical Rainbow Appliances Karim Rashid's 'Touch of Light' Designs Color Your Kitchen World By Meghan Young | Published 2009-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-of-light-appliances References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/color-changing-appliances-bring-mood-lighting-new-level) & [karimrashid](http://www.karimrashid.com/biography_fr.html) The kitchen, to me, is the central hub for all families, so introducing Karim Rashid’s Touch of Light appliances can drastically lighten the mood of the usually neglected space. Filled with food, laughter and love, the kitchen should also be filled with color. Touch of Light appliances, available from [high-end manufacturer Gorenje](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essence-white), use [multi-colored LED strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teklan-collection) to set themselves apart from typically reserved [kitchen instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integrated-kitchen-appliance). Karim Rashid is known for his designs and he definitely does not disappoint with this latest line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Multicolored LED Kitchen Appliances:** The use of multi-colored LED lighting in kitchen appliances can create a unique and colorful experience for consumers. - **Designer Kitchen Appliances:** Collaborations between high-end appliance manufacturers and notable designers can create unique and stylish products for consumers. - **Colorful Kitchen Design:** The incorporation of bright colors and unique designs in kitchen spaces can create a more lively and enjoyable atmosphere for families and guests. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of kitchen appliances can benefit from collaborating with renowned designers to create unique and marketable products. - **Interior Design Services:** Interior designers can suggest and implement the use of colorful and unique appliances in kitchen designs to enhance the overall aesthetic and atmosphere. - **Home Renovation Supplies:** Suppliers of home renovation materials can market colorful and unique appliances as a way to enhance the overall home improvement experience for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Lighting-Equipped Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-objet.md) - [Ai-Powered Recipe-Generating Appliance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kitchen-cosmo.md) - [Earth-Toned Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-heart-hand-with-magnolia.md) - [AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaudiinspired.md) - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Stone-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashid-kobble.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Color-Coordinated Appliance Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notes-tones.md) - [Brightly Colored Luxe Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fab28.md)