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DIY Furniture Kits

The UXA Steel Brackets Allow Consumers to Transform Wooden Beams into Furniture

— March 26, 2016 — Art & Design
The UX4 is a DIY furniture system put together by designer Ben Uyeda and retail SWENYO that includes several steel brackets that have been engineered to transform wooden beams into fully functional furniture. The kit offers consumers a low-cost solution to creating tables, chairs and more simply by purchasing wooden beams and attaching them together using the steel brackets. The custom-created furniture pieces will have a utilitarian, yet functional, aesthetic suited for any home or office space.

Furniture can often be an expensive investment, especially for first time home owners or new office start-ups. The UX4 kit provides consumers with an affordable solution to create their own pieces using steel brackets designed to attach 2x4 beams together in a variety of ways. The brackets can be used to create chairs, tables, stools and more.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Furniture - The trend of affordable and easy-to-assemble DIY furniture kits is disrupting the traditional furniture market by offering consumers a low-cost solution to creating their own furniture.
2. Modular Furniture - The trend of modular furniture systems that can be easily assembled and disassembled is disrupting the traditional furniture market by offering consumers flexibility and convenience.
3. Sustainable Furniture - The trend of eco-friendly and sustainable furniture is disrupting the traditional furniture market by offering consumers products that are better for the environment and their health.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The furniture manufacturing industry can benefit from offering affordable and easy-to-assemble DIY furniture kits to meet the needs of budget-conscious consumers.
2. Home Improvement Retail - Home improvement retail stores can tap into the trend of affordable and easy-to-assemble DIY furniture kits by offering a wide variety of options to consumers looking to create their own furniture.
3. Sustainability Consulting - The sustainability consulting industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly and sustainable furniture by advising furniture manufacturers and retailers on how to make their products more sustainable and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
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