# Bark Covered Cabinets Accumulation by Xerock Kim is Built Using a Traditional Korean Technique By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accumulation-by-xerock-kim References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/accumulation-a-dyed-bark-cabinet-by-xerock-kim) & [kimxerock](http://www.kimxerock.com/) Accumulation by Xerock Kim, a product and furniture designer from South Korea, is aptly named. It is made out of an accumulation of bark, which was found naturally in tree-dense areas. On a more figurative level, the beautifully rugged cabinet "reflects how our lives are gathered, or accumulated, over time and how they become 'tangled in the complexity of modern society,'" as written on Design Milk. At once traditional and modern, Accumulation by Xerock Kim uses a process in which the tree bark is naturally dyed using a Korean method and then attached to the wood. Other than its visually striking textured surface, the cabinet is very minimalist. Granted, anymore embellishment and it could turn into an eyesore. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Material Design:** The use of naturally sourced materials like bark presents opportunities for creating sustainable and eco-friendly products. - **Minimalist Furniture:** The minimalist design of the cabinet reflects a trend towards simplicity and functionality in furniture design. - **Textured Surfaces:** The visually striking textured surface of the cabinet showcases a trend towards incorporating texture in product design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** The use of bark in furniture design presents an opportunity for interior designers to create unique and nature-inspired spaces. - **Sustainable Furniture Manufacturing:** The use of sustainable materials like bark can be incorporated into the manufacturing processes of furniture companies to create eco-friendly products. - **Home Decor:** The minimalist and textured design of the cabinet can be incorporated into home decor products for consumers seeking unique and visually appealing pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md) - [Manipulated Wood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snickeriet.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Coconut Tree-Made Tall Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-servais-somian.md) - [Minimal Four-Legged Wooden Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exposure-cabinet.md) - [Cabinet-Concealed Modern Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obelisk-3.md) - [Tropical Island-Inspired Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weaver-cabinet.md) - [Volcanic Rock-Inspired Cabinet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuff-pencil-cabinet.md) - [Organic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-collection-1.md)