# Metropolis Tribute Furniture The Detroit Collection Takes Inspiration From the Urban Center By Luisa Yen | Published 2011-09-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Baltus-Collection-takes-inspiration-from-gemstone-hues References: [baltuscollection](http://www.baltuscollection.com) Known best for sleek white furnishing, the [Detroit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detroit-public-theater) Collection is taking inspiration from the major metropolitan capital. The Detroit collection features chic, industrial furniture with [stainless steel fittings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facet-collection) to reflect the city's modern designs. The collection comes from the company titled Baltus Collection based in Marabella, Spain. The business is a market leader in the design and manufacturing of contemporary, high-end furniture. Their [unusual textures and finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections), as well as the careful crafting of each piece by hand means that materials, sizes and shapes can be combined in an infinite number of ways to achieve unique pieces of furniture adapted to the needs of each client. The Detroit collection is a reflection of this aesthetic and proves the company as a powerhouse in the field of modern design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleek Industrial Furniture:** Opportunity to create sleek, industrial furniture items that reflect modern designs. - **Unusual Textures and Finishes:** Opportunity to experiment with unique textures and finishes in furniture manufacturing. - **Customized Furniture Adapted to Client Needs:** Opportunity to offer customized furniture options that are tailored to the specific needs of each client. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Contemporary Furniture Design:** Opportunity for companies in the contemporary furniture design industry to explore sleek, industrial designs. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to experiment with unique textures and finishes in their products. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to offer customized furniture options that meet the specific needs of their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skyscraper-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-ganz.md) - [Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-collection-1.md) - [Vibrant Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-furniture-collection.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture2.md) - [Steel Hybrid Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloc-studios.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md) - [Minimalist Aluminum Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-furniture.md) - [Contemporary Home Fall Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blu-dot-4.md) - [State-Honoring Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statehonoring-furniture-collections.md)