# Airline Trolley Closets This Closet Uses an Airline Trolley as Its Inspiration By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airline-trolley References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/knol-trolleys-closet-christiaan-bakker-klm-05-28-2016/) & [christiaanbakker](http://www.christiaanbakker.com/) Designed by Christiaan Bakker and [Studio Knol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kgt-wall-unit), this airline trolley-inspired closet was created in collaboration with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Given the ability planes have to compact a mass of items into small compartments, using the model of an airline trolley to pack clothes away is a recipe for success. The 'Trolleys Closet' recreates the cart by incorporating its [small wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-and-vitra), various [hidden compartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving), retractable surfaces and simplistic exterior. The closet was created with the urban dweller in mind, with Christiaan Bakker and Studio Knol well aware of the need for more storage in a limited space. Although the closet was primarily made to store clothing, its versatility coupled with its portability make it great for different rooms and purposes. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/knol-trolleys-closet-christiaan-bakker-klm-05-28-2016/), [christiaanbakker](http://www.christiaanbakker.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Compact Storage Solutions:** Using the model of an airline trolley to pack clothes away is a recipe for success, as it allows for compact storage in limited spaces. - **Versatile Furniture Design:** The versatility and portability of the closet make it great for different rooms and purposes, presenting an opportunity for versatile furniture design. - **Hidden Compartments and Retractable Surfaces:** The incorporation of hidden compartments and retractable surfaces in the closet offers opportunities for innovative furniture designs with multiple functionalities. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The airline trolley-inspired closet opens up possibilities for designing innovative and space-saving furniture solutions for urban dwellers. - **Interior Design:** The compact and versatile design of the closet can inspire interior designers to create storage solutions that maximize space and enhance functionality. - **Travel and Hospitality:** The use of airline trolley features in the closet presents an opportunity for airlines and hotels to incorporate similar innovative storage solutions in their spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Closet Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-solgaard.md) - [Functional Furniture Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulley-luggage-trolley.md) - [Wardrobe-Style Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drobe-luggage.md) - [Connected Curated Wardrobe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookandme-closet.md) - [Collapsible Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clax-trolley.md) - [Harbor-Inspired Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-051.md) - [Connected Smart Home Closets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oloo-smart-wardrobe.md) - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yujin-lee.md)