# Interior Transparency Lucite and transparent furnishings diverge from extravagance. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Apr 15, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/interior-transparency ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.8/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Interior Transparency trend? **Interior Transparency:** In an attempt to take minimalism a step further, those within in interior decor industry are adorning everything from bathrooms to nurseries in see-through decor. A backlash from the increasingly extravagant decor wave, this ultra-minimalism speaks to a desire to do away with hard attempts at ornamentation in favor of simplicity and effortlessness. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 29, 2011 to Apr 4, 2014 - Published: Apr 15, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Interior Transparency trend ### Transparent Decor Interior decor industry is turning towards see-through decor, indicating a desire to do away with hard attempts at ornamentation in favor of simplicity and effortlessness. ### Antibacterial Transparent Baby Furniture Transparent acrylic plastic baby cribs designed with antibacterial coatings aimed to provide a safe environment for infants. ### Tinted Glass Furniture Collection Colored glass furniture collections are becoming popular within the furniture industry and offer design opportunities for adding bright, unique elements to the space. ## What the Interior Transparency trend means for industry ### For Interior Decor The interior design industry can explore the transparency trend to add a minimalist yet unique element to indoor spaces. ### For Baby Furniture The baby furniture industry can develop new products by incorporating antibacterial, transparent materials to create safer and more visually appealing baby products. ### For Furniture Manufacturing The furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of tinted glass furniture collection to create designs with added color and vibrance. ## Trend signals for Interior Transparency Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 57%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 57% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Interior Transparency trend 5 featured examples from May 29, 2011 to Apr 4, 2014. - [Crystal-Clear Tot Cots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollis-crib): The Hollis Crib is a Chic and Sheer Nursery Necessity (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the furniture manufacturing industry to create unique and innovative baby crib designs that cater to the demands of modern parents seeking… - [Fluid Transparent Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-sink): The Volta Sink by GlassDesign is Sleek and Minimalist (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The bathroom fixtures industry can take advantage of the trend towards minimalist and transparent designs by exploring new materials and construction techniques to create innovati… - [Accessorized Transparent Baby Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-kids-clothing): Toronto Kids Clothing Boutique 'Whistle Kids' Has Fun Bibs (Category: Business) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms that curate and showcase fashion-forward kids clothing brands to provide convenience and accessibility for parents. - [Tinted Glass Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-furniture): The New Diapositive Collection Uses Colored Glass Panels (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture design industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating colored glass panels into their product lines, offering unique and eye-catching piec… - [Bulbous Rotating Bassinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-baby-bed): The Bubble Baby Bed Pivots to Gently Rock Tots to Sleep (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Manufacturers in the baby product industry have the potential to incorporate innovative materials like antibacterial acrylic plastic, wool, and buckwheat hulls into their products. ## 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)