# Sleek Minimal Space-Saving Furniture Patricia Perez Designs the Altura Stool for Case Furniture By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altura References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/02/23/this-minimal-wooden-step-stool-is-designed-to-double-up-as-a-side-table-and-plant-stand/) & [casefurniture](https://casefurniture.com/)  Patricia Perez designs the new and [minimal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sedeo-chair) Altura stool for Case Furniture with a focus on catering to small spaces. The modern design has a versatile theme and [multipurpose functions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girard-stool). It can also be used as a plant stand or a side table due to its sturdy construction and two-stepped tiers. Perez speaks about the design and reflects on the stools in the market today, “A lot of step stools have a similar look as their function often dictates their shape, which can constrict the design. I wanted to make a step stool that was different from that. I enjoy finding products on the market that are not fully developed because it gives me the opportunity to design something different from what already exists." Image Credit: Case Furniture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multi-purpose Furniture:** Designing furniture that serves multiple functions and can cater to small spaces. - **Minimalist Design:** Creating furniture that is simple and streamlined in design. - **Innovative Stool Design:** Developing stools that have a unique and modern look while still serving its function. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** There is an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create space-saving and multi-functional furniture for small living spaces. - **Housewares:** Houseware companies can create innovative and modern stools that serve a function beyond just being a stool. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can create functional and stylish pieces that can be used in multiple ways, like the Altura stool that can also be used as a plant stand or side table. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Sustainable Space-Saving Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flex-perch-stool.md) - [Ultra-Chic Minimalist Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-seating-design.md) - [Wheeled Bright Stumpy Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-stool-1.md) - [Bright Colorful Structural Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels.md) - [Functional Flat-Packed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walle-stool.md) - [Intuitive Entryway Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-front-stool.md) - [Fan-Shaped Stackable Stool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-concept.md) - [Terrarium Stool Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-stool.md)