# Boat-Like Bookcases With the Canoe Bookshelf, Books Won't Have to Sink or Swim By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoe-bookshelf References: [bellacor](http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/521824.htm) The three piece Canoe Bookshelf would look great in any lakeside or ocean view cottage. Featuring three different sizes and excellent craftsmanship, these [wooden bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-billy-model) are sure to have outdoorsy-types swooning. The smaller Canoe Bookshelf has a [built-in wine rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table) and two smaller shelves that can serve as a crafty bar. The large two Canoe Bookshelves can provide [storage and display space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life). Sold in a set, the three piece unit Canoe Bookshelf retails for $1,432. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Boat-style Furniture:** An emerging trend in the furniture industry, boat-like bookcases are gaining popularity for their unique and nautical design. - **Multifunctional Storage:** A growing trend in interior design, bookcases with built-in features like wine racks and smaller shelves offer added functionality and versatility. - **Outdoor-inspired Decor:** With a focus on nature and adventure, boat-inspired bookcases are part of a larger trend towards incorporating outdoor elements into home decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** The furniture industry has an opportunity to tap into the boat-like bookcase trend by creating more innovative and creative designs for consumers who want unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can utilize the multifunctional storage trend by incorporating bookcases with built-in features into their designs, providing practical solutions while maintaining a stylish aesthetic. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the outdoor-inspired decor trend by offering a wide range of products that bring the natural beauty of the outdoors indoors, including boat-inspired bookcases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Whiskey-Barrel-Made Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrimack-stranahans-blue-peak-canoe.md) - [Versatile Office-Ready Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoebicle.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycanoe-solo-2.md) - [Asian Watercraft-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampan.md)