# Space-Saving Planters Indoor gardens take a more space-conscious approach for smaller homes. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Jul 18, 2017 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spacesaving-planters ## Key Figures - Trend score: 6.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 16, 2016 to Apr 17, 2017 - Published: Jul 18, 2017 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [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 Space-Saving Planters trend ### Indoor Vertical Gardening The rise of indoor vertical gardening systems allows those living in small spaces to cultivate fresh herbs and vegetables year-round. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Space-Saving Planters trend means for industry ### For 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 for Space-Saving Planters Trend score 6.1 out of 10, from popularity 83%, activity 90%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 83% - Activity: 90% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Space-Saving Planters trend 5 featured examples from Feb 16, 2016 to Apr 17, 2017. - [Vertical Self-Care Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardening-system): The 'Citysens' Indoor Gardening System is Ideal for Small Spaces (Category: Tech) Implication: 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… - [Modular Indoor Vertical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altifarm): Altifarm Allows Those with a Green Thumb to Farm All Year Long (Category: Eco) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement indoor farming practices and technologies to improve crop production and food sustainability. - [Small Space Gardening Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/window-planter): The Okidome Eden Window Planter Suctions onto Smooth Surfaces (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The Okidome Eden Window Planter is a disruptive innovation for the home and garden industry, catering to the needs of small space dwellers. - [Indoor Hanging Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ponix-systems): Ponix Systems Designed a Functional and Decorative Hydroponic System (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The agriculture industry can leverage indoor hydroponic systems to improve crop yields, reduce water usage, and optimize resource allocation. - [Space-Saving Gardening Tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanging-garden): The 'Herbster' Hanging Garden is Suitable for Indoor or Outdoor Use (Category: Art & Design) Implication: 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. ## 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)