# Animal-Inspired Shelves These Bear Shelves are an Adorable Way to Save Space By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-shelves References: [fancy](http://www.fancy.com/things/296686079283568599/Bear-Shelves) These bear shelves may just be the solution to solving the need for attractive and effective means of storing objects around the home. As [living spaces become smaller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-billy-model), people are always looking for a different option to [big bulky shelving units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving). The Junior Bear bookshelf is a fun a way to stay organized. Designed to resemble a bear, there are cut-outs throughout the unit allowing for [multiple levels of storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozey), for items of all shapes and sizes. These shelves are large enough to house the odds and ends found around the home, as well as attractive enough to be a focal point in a any room. These bear shelves are the perfect combination of adorable and functional, and it would work well in almost any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 77% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-inspired Furniture:** The trend of animal-inspired furniture brings opportunity for designers to create unique, playful and functional pieces that add personality to smaller living spaces. - **Multipurpose Furniture:** The need for effective storage solutions in smaller living spaces creates an opportunity for designers to create multipurpose furniture that provides both style and function. - **Customizable Shelving:** The trend towards customizable shelving opens the door for designers to create unique and personalized storage solutions that fit the individual needs and preferences of buyers. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture industry can capitalize on the trend of animal-inspired furniture and customizable shelving by creating new designs that cater to the needs of smaller living spaces. - **Home Decor:** The trend of animal-inspired furniture and customizable shelving presents opportunities for the home decor industry to offer unique and playful storage solutions that match the style and personality of the homeowner. - **Interior Design:** The trend of multipurpose furniture and customizable shelving creates opportunity for interior designers to offer creative and functional design solutions for smaller living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Discreet Folding Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf.md) - [Work-Life Balance Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/criteria-shelf.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Room-Dividing Bookshelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frquence-shelf.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md)