# Interior Arboreal Tree-inspired decor brings the forest indoors for a true eco experience. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Mar 31, 2011, updated Apr 5, 2011 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/naturalistic-home-design ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.3/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Interior Arboreal trend? **Interior Arboreal:** The eco movement has given rise to many nature-inspired home designs, from indoor gardens to plant-themed decor. Now, the woodland aesthetic is taking over, and homes are getting a raw arboreal influence with rustic pieces that look as if they were just chopped down. As consumers continue to search for new ways to get closer to nature, forest-inspired design allows them to bridge the gap between the indoors and outdoors. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 4, 2010 to Mar 27, 2011 - Published: Mar 31, 2011 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality) - Megatrends: [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Interior Arboreal trend ### Arboreal Indoor Decor Forest-inspired design allows consumers to bridge the gap between the indoors and outdoors, creating opportunities for eco-friendly, nature-inspired home decor. ### Home Hydroponics The trend of growing your own organic vegetables using hydroponics presents opportunities for small space sustainable living that consumers are seeking. ### Upcycling Repurposing materials like discarded Christmas trees into unique upcycled products is an emerging trend that not only utilizes otherwise wasted materials, but also creates one-of-a-kind artisanal home decor. ## What the Interior Arboreal trend means for industry ### For Interior Design Arboreal indoor decor presents possibilities for a new type of nature-inspired design, increasing interest in creating sustainable environments. ### For Sustainable Living The trend in hydroponic indoor gardens and kitchen innovations like the Kitchen Nano Garden demonstrate opportunities for small space sustainable living and healthier eating habits. ### For Upcycling and Artisanal Craft The trend in upcycling presents opportunities for small-scale product design that utilizes unique materials, resulting in one-of-a-kind products that resonate with eco-conscious consumers. ## Trend signals for Interior Arboreal Trend score 5.3 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 77%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 73% - Activity: 77% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Interior Arboreal trend 8 featured examples from Jul 4, 2010 to Mar 27, 2011. - [Tree Trunk Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homage-to-the-elm-trees): 'Homage to the Elm Trees' by Lies-Marie Hoffmann is an Eco Art Reminder (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunities exist for furniture designers to create products that repurpose and highlight natural materials in new and creative ways. - [Curvy Floor Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bole-floor): Bole Floor's Floorboards Follow the Natural Curves of Wood (Category: Eco) Implication: Flooring companies can adopt Bole Floor's approach of cutting floorboards to follow the natural curves of wood, offering customers unique and eco-friendly flooring options. - [Tree Stump Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-wood-furniture): Sit in a Tree With the Solid Wood Furniture by Denis Milovanov (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of eco-friendly furniture made from recycled wood to tap into the growing market of environmentally conscious consumers. - [Hydroponic Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-kitchen-nano): The Hyundai Kitchen Nano Lets Users Grow Their Own Organic Veggies (Category: Eco) Implication: The Hyundai Kitchen Nano caters to the growing interest in home gardening and sustainable food production. - [Repurposed Trees Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flume-lamps): These 'et al.' fLume Lamps are One-of-a-Kind Wooden Creations (Category: Eco) Implication: Creating repurposed and nature-inspired decor items for homes and living spaces. - [Literal Flower Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecotypic-bed): The Ecotypic Bed Lets You Garden Where You Sleep (Category: Eco) Implication: The Ecotypic Bed presents an opportunity for the furniture industry to combine functionality and sustainability, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. - [Plant Pendant Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photosynthesis-lamp): The Photosynthesis Lamp Creates a Natural Setting in Your Home (Category: Eco) Implication: The lighting industry can explore energy-efficient lighting solutions that incorporate plants for a more eco-friendly and aesthetic design. - [Sink-Grown Gardens (UPDATE)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-nano-garden): The Kitchen Nano Garden Makes Growing Your Own Veggies Effortless (Category: Eco) Implication: The home gardening industry could benefit from the disruptive innovation of the Kitchen Nano Garden, as it appeals to individuals who want to grow their own food with minimal effo… ## Recent trend clusters - [Power Modularity](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/power-modularity) (Eco) - [Circular Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/circular-simplicity) (Eco) - [Portable Power](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/portable-power1) (Tech) - [Creatine Formats](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/creatine-formats) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Eco - [Compostable Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-coffee-pucks) - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Intelligent Private Grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-core-powers) - 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