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Cross-Functional Nightstands

The Marc van der Voorn 'Pi and Up' Side Tables are Multiple Purpose

— July 10, 2012 — Art & Design
The Marc van der Voorn 'Pi and Up' side tables provide home owners multiple space-saving functions in one seriously sleek design. The clean-cut angular design bears the ideal profile for any contemporary home.

The circular 'Pi' table doubles as a magazine rack, with its nifty notched legs and ring-shaped compartment. The 'Up' table's extra bit of counter space allows it to double as a side and coffee table. Each design is available in two slick finishes: a matte black body with a red or white countertop. These Marc van der Voorn 'Pi and Up' Sidetables can be purchased from home decor retailer Odesi.

With a major in Interior Design from the Minerva Art Academy, Groningen, Marc van der Voorn creates works that harmoniously balance aesthetics with function in mind. These slick side tables are easy on the eye with the right amount of retro chic.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-purpose Furniture - Home decor and furniture companies can explore designs that combine different functionalities in one product to appeal to consumers' needs for space-saving furnishings.
2. Contemporary Minimalism - Designers can focus on creating furniture designs that balance aesthetics and functionality with a clean-cut, modern style that fits in with contemporary home decor trends.
3. Hybrid Tables - Furniture companies can develop all-in-one table designs that serve multiple purposes, such as combining coffee and side tables or adding storage compartments for magazines, to provide consumers with more value and convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - Interior design professionals can recommend multi-purpose furniture designs like Marc van der Voorn's 'Pi and Up' Sidetables to clients looking for stylish and functional pieces for small living spaces.
2. Furniture Manufacturing - Furniture manufacturers can incorporate multi-functional designs like the 'Pi and Up' Sidetables into their product line to cater to consumers who prioritize space-saving furniture without compromising style and quality.
3. Home Decor Retail - Home decor retailers can offer hybrid table designs in their product selection to cater to customers' demands for versatile and stylish furniture pieces that serve multiple needs in one item.
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