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Compartmental Counter Tops

Plug-In by Maria Perales Provides a Place for Everything

— April 28, 2011 — Art & Design
Some people, myself included, possess the often irritating opinion that everything has its place, though Plug-In by Maria Perales has a delightful disposition that makes the act of tidying up all the more playful.

This particular project is composed not only of a clean wooden-top table, but also a cluster of circular incisions and built-in candlesticks and vases. No longer will such objects be considered separate from the surface on which they sit, for this clever designer has served up a new suggestion for how furniture can function as a multifaceted landscape of everyday items. A ceramic hand mirror, an umbrella stand and a candy jar and lid are also incorporated into Plug-In by Maria Perales, and with everything arranged upright, the table still leaves plenty of room for regular use.
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Furniture - Plug-In by Maria Perales exemplifies an innovative trend of designing furniture that can serve multiple purposes and incorporate storage solutions.
2. Integrated Home Decor - The integration of everyday objects such as vases and candlesticks into furniture exemplified by Plug-In by Maria Perales is a trend that allows homemakers to save space while keeping their homes aesthetically pleasing.
3. Playful Home Design - Plug-In by Maria Perales proves that a playful approach to design can enliven home decor, making even cleaning up a delightful experience.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The incorporation of integrated storage solutions into furniture design showcased by Plug-In by Maria Perales presents furniture manufacturers with an opportunity to appeal to customers seeking modern, innovative and efficient design.
2. Home Decor - The trend towards designing home decor that keeps homes organized while saving space reinforced by Plug-In by Maria Perales presents an opportunity for home decor companies to introduce lines of functional furniture and household items.
3. Interior Design - The playful approach to furniture design introduced by Plug-In by Maria Perales is a trend that interior designers can leverage to deliver unique and functional interior design concepts to their clients.
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