Chase DeForest creates her quirky ‘Hoseware’ line from ordinary garden hoses and zip ties. At one time garden hoses were only available in green and black. Lucky for DeForest, they now come in an array of colours. DeForest’s ‘Hoseware’ includes colourful storage baskets and cool furniture and even a pet bed.
DeForest was raised on a farm, enjoys gardening, was educated as a sculpture and made furniture. She combined her interests in the outdoors and design skills to come up with these innovative creations, suitable for indoors or out.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Upcycling
- There is an opportunity to explore new ways of transforming repurposed materials into aesthetically pleasing yet functional products, like Hoseware.
- Sustainable Design
- Creating furniture and products using repurposed materials like garden hoses can create a new way to promote sustainability in the design industry.
- Out-of-the-box Materials
- There is a growing trend in using materials typically not associated with furniture and decor, like garden hoses, to create unique and eye-catching pieces.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Furniture
- Designers and furniture companies can explore creative ways of incorporating repurposed materials like garden hoses into their product lines.
- Home Decor
- Hoseware and similar innovative products could become a popular choice for customers looking for sustainable and unique home decor options.
- Pet Products
- Hoseware's line of pet beds could open an opportunity for companies to create more sustainable and eco-friendly pet products.
