# Colorfully Quirky Kettles The Variations on a Kettle Collection is Full of Personality By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/variations-on-a-kettle References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/variations-on-a-kettle-by-jean-baptiste-fastrez/) & [jeanbaptistefastrez](http://www.jeanbaptistefastrez.com/) Aside from pots and pans, the teakettle is perhaps one of the most common appliances in the kitchen; this is why the Variations on a Kettle line will intrigue more than just the tea lover. For those who spend more than a couple of minutes in this cuisine sanctuary, not to mention those who take their morning coffee routine seriously, you will really be in awe of these [colorfully quirky kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thyme-table). Created by French designer Jean-Baptiste Fastrez, the Variations on a Kettle line is full of personality. From asymmetrical silhouettes to frilly details, each [electric pot design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-electric-kettle) is as unexpected as the next. These [handmade containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-buco-vita-x-commune-design) are completely unique since none of them are replicated. Therefore, they can be considered more of a work of art than anything else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Kitchen Appliances:** The Variations on a Kettle line introduces colorful designs that could inspire the creation of more vibrant kitchen appliances. - **Quirky Home Décor:** The unique and unexpected designs of the Variations on a Kettle line highlight the potential for more quirky and artistic home décor items. - **Custom Handmade Products:** The handmade and non-replicated nature of the Variations on a Kettle line suggests a growing trend towards personalized and one-of-a-kind products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliances:** The Variations on a Kettle line offers opportunities for manufacturers to create more innovative and visually appealing kitchen appliances. - **Home Décor:** The unique designs of the Variations on a Kettle line could inspire manufacturers to create more distinctive and artistic home décor products. - **Handmade Crafts:** The handmade aspect of the Variations on a Kettle line aligns with the interest in custom and artisanal products, presenting opportunities in the handmade crafts industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Exclusive Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-electric-kettle.md) - [Style-Conscious Coffee Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-gooseneck-kettle.md) - [Timeless Teakettle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-teakettle.md) - [Minimalist Designer Kitchen Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-kettle.md) - [Stacked Tea Kettle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-tea-kettle.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Whimsical Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-cookware.md) - [Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooseneck-kettles.md)