Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Space-Saving
Planters
Indoor gardens take a more space-conscious approach for smaller homes.
6.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Space-Saving Planters trend?
Space-Saving Planters: With a higher rate of consumers living in city buildings that don’t usually allow for outdoor gardens, those who are looking for a way to integrate gardening into their home are turning to space-conscious planter kits. Giving consumers a chance to grow their own herbs and foliage even without access to a yard, stackable and mountable solutions make indoor gardening a possibility for smaller homes. The shift towards smaller spaces creates opportunity for brands to provide solutions for city dwellers looking for ways to stay in touch with nature.
Trend themes
Themes within the Space-Saving Planters trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Indoor Vertical Gardening
The rise of indoor vertical gardening systems allows those living in small spaces to cultivate fresh herbs and vegetables year-round.
02
Self-Watering Systems
Indoor gardens that incorporate self-watering systems make it easy for individuals who lack gardening experience to cultivate plants from the comfort of their own home.
03
Functional and Decorative Design
Indoor gardens that feature stylish and customizable designs allow individuals to integrate greenery into their living spaces as both functional and decorative elements.
Industry implications
What the Space-Saving Planters trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Home Decor and Furnishings
Brands in the home decor and furnishings industry can offer customers indoor gardening solutions that integrate well with their existing interior design.
For
Food and Beverage
Companies in the food and beverage industry can offer customers an opportunity to cultivate their own fresh herbs and vegetables with indoor gardening systems.
For
Technology
Tech companies can create self-contained and automated indoor gardening systems that incorporate sensors, lighting, and irrigation for effortless plant growth.
Workshop question
Where can you integrate more convenience for consumers looking to balance quality of life with productivity?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Space-Saving Planters
Trend score 6.1 out of 10, from popularity 83%, activity 90%, freshness 8%.
Popularity83%
Activity90%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Space-Saving Planters trend
5 featured examples from Feb 16, 2016 to Apr 17, 2017CategoryTech
Vertical Self-Care Gardens
The 'Citysens' Indoor Gardening System is Ideal for Small Spaces
The 'Citysens' indoor gardening system offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the home decor industry, enabling the integration of greenery in small living spaces with min…
CategoryEco
Modular Indoor Vertical Gardens
Altifarm Allows Those with a Green Thumb to Farm All Year Long
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement indoor farming practices and technologies to improve crop production and food sustainability.
CategoryArt & Design
Small Space Gardening Accessories
The Okidome Eden Window Planter Suctions onto Smooth Surfaces
The Okidome Eden Window Planter is a disruptive innovation for the home and garden industry, catering to the needs of small space dwellers.
CategoryLifestyle
Indoor Hanging Gardens
Ponix Systems Designed a Functional and Decorative Hydroponic System
The agriculture industry can leverage indoor hydroponic systems to improve crop yields, reduce water usage, and optimize resource allocation.
CategoryArt & Design
Space-Saving Gardening Tubes
The 'Herbster' Hanging Garden is Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Use
The 'Herbster' hanging garden presents a new product category for retailers to sell to urban consumers and tap into the growing demand for space-saving gardening solutions.
