# Excised Novel Storage The 315 Bookshelf Holds Volumes Through the Removal of Material By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/315-bookshelf References: [miguelmestre.info](http://www.miguelmestre.info/) Usually you'd have a ledge to the dimensions of the 315 Bookshelf accompanied by vertical supports on both sides to act as [bookends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firm-book-end). Interestingly, this object by Miguel Mestre does a brilliant job of [holding a little library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand) and protecting it from toppling with the use of much less material. The reduced approach to its design is obvious because the piece was visibly more substantial initially. About 50% of the wood used in this lovely pale panel has been cut out to become a large rectangular gap. The edges of this opening were beveled at 45 degrees, allowing books to be slotted in on a slant. A [thin white wire frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-bookstand) keeps the 315 Bookshelf low and looking light and from a bed or a chair one can easily read the inclined spines and retrieve his hardcover of choice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Furniture Design:** The reduction of material used in furniture design presents an opportunity for sustainable and cost-saving solutions. - **Space-saving Storage Solutions:** Innovative storage design that maximizes space requirements while minimizing material usage is a growing trend in small-space living and can lead to versatile functionality in various industries. - **Angular Shelving Design:** The use of angular shelving design creates an opportunity for a visually striking product with unique functionality in organization and display in the home or retail industry. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporating angular shelving and minimalist design principles in furniture and home décor can offer a competitive edge in an increasingly eco-conscious market. - **Home Organization and Storage:** Minimalist and space-saving storage solutions can be marketed to the growing trend of small-space living and versatile functionality. - **Retail Display and Merchandising:** Angular shelving design and minimalist principles can be applied to create visually striking displays for merchandise to capture consumer attention and improve functionality and organization in retail settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Tech-Charging Book Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haaase-liesma-bookshelf.md) - [Speaker-Inspired Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lloyd-tex.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md)