# Equilibrium-Inspired Book Stands The Balance Bookshelf Encourages You to Do More Reading By Michael Hines | Published 2013-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bookshelf References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/balancing-the-books-ingenious-reading-list-reminders/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/100076062/balance-bookshelf?ref=related-0) The Balance Bookshelf is a great way to encourage yourself to do some reading. It was created by Chris Cush of the [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamachineworks) store Cush Design Studio. The bookshelf has [two separate platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-series): one meant to hold your read books and the other one meant to hold your unread books. The idea is that your stack of read books should greatly outweigh your stack of unread books. According to Cush, the Balance Bookshelf can hold between five to 10 "average-sized" books per shelf. While that's probably not enough space for your entire collection, it is a great way to make your to-read list more visible. The shelf has a minimalist look with its [steel pipes, pine wood shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firm-book-end) and twine. Each Balance Bookshelf is handmade by Cush and sells for $240. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 5% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Book Storage:** The Balance Bookshelf showcases the trend of minimalist design in book storage. - **Visible To-read Lists:** The Balance Bookshelf taps into the trend of making to-read lists more visible and accessible. - **Handmade Home Decor:** The handmade nature of the Balance Bookshelf aligns with the trend of consumers seeking unique and personalized home decor items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The Balance Bookshelf presents an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create innovative book storage solutions with a minimalist aesthetic. - **Online Retail:** The demand for visible to-read lists could lead to the development of specialized online retail platforms catering to book enthusiasts. - **Crafts and Handmade Goods:** The success of the Balance Bookshelf highlights the potential for growth in the crafts and handmade goods industry, where consumers value unique and personalized items for their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Twisting Donut-Shaped Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hullabaloo-bookshelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Versatile Book Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe-book-stand.md) - [Tech-Charging Book Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haaase-liesma-bookshelf.md) - [Reading Book Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-x-moebe.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-picture-book.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md)