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Garbage Can Stepping Stools

The Bin Step

— August 22, 2008 — Fashion
The Bin Step by Hector Serrano studio is the perfect solution for kitchens. We often find ourselves struggling to reach the top of cupboards, and it's not always convenient to prop up a ladder or bring portable steps over. Why not utilize something that is always around in the kitchen? The trash bin is the perfect solution!

Hector Serrano explains, "80% of people don't reach the last cupboard of their kitchen, 99% of the time there is a bin around. The bin that allows you to use it as step when needed."

Trend Hunter has previously featured more creative designs by Hector Serrano, such as the Dress for Dinner tie napkins and the Droog clothes hanger lamp.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-purpose Household Items - The Bin Step demonstrates the potential for everyday objects to serve multiple functions, providing an opportunity for innovators to create new versatile products.
2. Convenience in the Kitchen - The use of the trash bin as a stepping stool highlights the growing trend of finding simple, accessible solutions for everyday tasks, opening doors for disruptive innovation in kitchen accessories.
3. Sustainable Design Solutions - The Bin Step showcases a potential trend in repurposing common household items, offering an opportunity for entrepreneurs to create sustainable and eco-friendly products.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Accessories - The Bin Step presents an opportunity for innovators in the kitchen accessories industry to create versatile and convenient products to enhance functionality in the kitchen.
2. Home Organization - The innovative use of the trash bin as a stepping stool suggests opportunities for disruptors in the home organization industry to develop creative solutions that maximize space and accessibility.
3. Interior Design - The Bin Step represents a potential trend in incorporating functional, multipurpose items into interior design, presenting opportunities for interior designers and furniture makers to create innovative and space-saving solutions.
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