# Vibrant Tabletop Bookshelves The Ara Bookshelf is for the Individual with a Limited Library By Ell Smith | Published 2017-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-bookshelf References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/projects/40841/Ara-a-Tabletop-Bookshelf) & [elvinchu](http://elvinchu.com/) Posing as an alternative to stifling and mundane shelving designs, the [Ara](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-restaurant) Bookshelf offers a fresh take on [book display and storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand). Functioning under the premise that novels should be something home owners are proud of sharing, the Ara highlights one's paperbacks, while offering a unique design aesthetic. The design wants to encourage those without a boundless collection of novels to display their prized possessions in a manner that doesn't require buying a bookcase, and filing it with books an individual has not yet read. Ara, made for the "transient reader with few books" playfully displays novels in a manner that is not commonly witnessed. The design encourages users to pick their books off the floor and put them on display in an electric yellow, attention-demanding [tabletop case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-bookstand). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Book Display:** The Ara Bookshelf offers a fresh and unique design for displaying and storing books, presenting a trend towards non-traditional bookcases. - **Minimalist Home Decor:** The Ara Bookshelf caters to individuals with limited libraries and emphasizes the trend towards a minimalist approach to home decor. - **Functional Aesthetics:** The Ara Bookshelf prioritizes functionality without sacrificing style and highlights the trend towards the combination of aesthetics and usability in design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can incorporate the trend of alternative book display to produce bookcases that are stylish and functional with a variety of design aesthetics. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of minimalist design by offering multifunctional furniture pieces that cater to individuals with limited living space or desire for a simple design approach. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can incorporate the trend of functional aesthetics by offering creative design solutions that prioritize functionality and usability while still maintaining a stylish appearance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md)