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DIY Organization Decor

These Stacked Dowel Shelves Embrace Simple Design Details

— September 18, 2014 — Art & Design
Display potted plants, decorative objects or even your dirty winter boots on these stacked dowel shelves that are both a fun and easy DIY decor project. If you live in a small space and you're in need of a home organization solution that is both chic and inexpensive, you'll love this project from Apartment Therapy.

These modular dowel shelves are made from a combination of oak and square dowels that are cut, measured and drilled intricately. Once fitted together, the handmade storage systems are glued in place and displayed wherever a home owner sees fit. The accessories are a neutral home decor accent that is understated, elegant and easy to personalize according to one's look and size preferences.
Trend Themes
1. Modular DIY Decor - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop alternative DIY decor projects that offer modular and customizable solutions for home organization.
2. Inexpensive Home Decor - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create cost-effective home decor options that are chic, personalized, and suitable for small spaces.
3. Handmade Storage Systems - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design innovative handmade storage systems using unconventional materials or techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce new products and services in the home decor industry that cater to the growing demand for affordable and customizable organization solutions.
2. DIY Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop DIY kits, tools, and platforms that empower individuals to easily create their own stylish and functional home organization solutions.
3. Furniture Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Combine traditional furniture with DIY elements to create multifunctional and space-saving storage solutions for both residential and commercial environments.
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