# Grassy Garnishes Using grass to decorate everything from clothing to furniture. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jun 25, 2012 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/grassy-garnishes ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Grassy Garnishes trend? **Grassy Garnishes:** Urban gardens have been a proliferating trend in the area of eco-friendly living, and now, consumers are able to infuse their homes with more than a small vegetable plot or two. Green-minded designers are using grass as the primary component of their creations, applying it to bathrooms, footwear and more as a decorative element. This direction in green design offers a refreshing and novel twist on typical eco-friendly home accents and gives eco-conscious consumers another way to "greenify" their homes. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 2, 2011 to May 29, 2012 - Published: Jun 25, 2012 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Grassy Garnishes trend ### Eco-friendly Living Consumers are becoming increasingly concerned with the environment leading to designs such as eco-friendly homes, furniture, and green bathroom installations. Companies should take advantage of this trend by offering eco-friendly designs. ### Incorporating Nature Designers are finding unique ways to incorporate nature in their designs, such as using grass as a decorative element in furniture and footwear. Companies should find innovative ways to incorporate natural elements into their products. ### Adaptable Furniture Adaptable furniture, like the 'Koh' seating system, offers the flexibility to configure and reconfigure furniture to suit various spaces and needs. Companies should explore adaptable designs for their products. ## What the Grassy Garnishes trend means for industry ### For Home Design and Decor Home design and decor industries can incorporate eco-friendly designs and nature-based elements, such as utilizing grass as a decorative element in furniture or bathroom installations. ### For Footwear Footwear manufacturers can add unique elements, such as grass, to their products to provide customers with a new experience while walking or running. ### For Furniture Furniture companies should explore adaptable designs for their products to allow for flexibility in various spaces and needs. ## Trend signals for Grassy Garnishes Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 58%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 58% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Grassy Garnishes trend 6 featured examples from Jul 2, 2011 to May 29, 2012. - [Grassy Bathroom Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patrick-nadeau): Green Waters by Patrick Nadeau Promotes Eco-Friendly Material (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Brands that specialize in home improvement can offer eco-friendly bathroom fixtures and installations. - [Fetching Grassy Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashin-kusa-shoes): Yashin Kusa Shoes Let You Feel Lush Blades Between Your Toes (Category: Fashion) Implication: The Yashin Kusa Shoes disrupt the traditional footwear industry by offering a unique grass-like experience that appeals to nature lovers and comfort seekers. - [Grassy Green Abodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ongong-72-sentosa-cove-house): The ONG&ONG 72 Sentosa Cove House is Eco-Friendly (Category: Art & Design) Implication: There is a growing demand for architects and designers who can create eco-friendly and nature-integrated structures. - [Grassy Urban Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyal-soodai): This Eyal Soodai 'Koh' Seating System is Adaptable (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The 'Koh' seating system showcases the potential for innovative manufacturing techniques and materials in the furniture industry to create modular and adaptable furniture for publ… - [Lawn Art Composters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kellee-kimbro-kompost): The Kellee Kimbro 'Kompost' Adds Flavor to the Garden and Grooms It (Category: Eco) Implication: The Kellee Kimbro 'Kompost' presents an opportunity for the sustainable gardening industry to provide eco-friendly composting solutions to consumers. - [Magnified Turf Partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gradient-by-mut-design): Gradient by Mut Design Divides Indoor Spaces with Blades of Grass (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The interior design industry can utilize the innovative approach of Gradient by Mut Design in their projects, offering unique and visually appealing partitioning options for clien… ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)