# Boxy Bedroom Designs Atelierhouse Demonstrates the Creative Practice of Thinking Inside of the Box By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelierhouse References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2013/11/22/atelierhouse-residence-by-harry-thaler-done.php) & [harrythaler.it](http://www.harrythaler.it/atelierhouse/) Thinking outside of the box is an ability that is often praised, but as Harry Thaler presents his Atelierhouse, one cannot help but be impressed at the imagination behind a collection of truly boxy furnishing units. Commissioned by Museion in Bolzano, Italy, this project proposes an artist's studio that's equipped with functional and fetching [timber crates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flutterbox). A double mattress has been worked into a sort of lumber shed that's accessed by opening one or two hinged doors. The spare single bed pulls out of an upright chest and the desk has two walls and a ceiling. The shelves are, of course, [minimalist wooden cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving), and Atelierhouse is perfectly packaged as a [simple furniture system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture) with great depth and a whimsical surprise inside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Boxy Furnishing Units:** Creating boxy furnishing units with functional and fetching timber crates offers a unique design and storage solution for spaces. - **Minimalist Furniture Systems:** Designing minimalist furniture systems with simple yet functional components provides an opportunity for streamlined and efficient living spaces. - **Imaginative Storage Solutions:** Developing imaginative storage solutions, such as incorporating hidden compartments or multi-purpose furniture, adds an element of surprise and creativity to interior designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can explore new avenues by incorporating boxy furnishing units and minimalist furniture systems into their product lines. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can benefit from incorporating imaginative storage solutions to create unique and functional spaces for clients. - **Home Organization:** The home organization industry can capitalize on the trend of imaginative storage solutions by offering innovative products and solutions for decluttering and maximizing space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Storage Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunks-and-blocks.md) - [Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set.md) - [Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arca.md) - [Compact Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection.md) - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Flexible Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formfunctional-archifurniture.md)