# Urban Gardening Decor West Elm's Cityscape Planters are Stacked to Create Abstract Structures By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityscape-planters References: [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products/cityscape-planters-d987/?pkey=coutdoor-garden-planters&cm_src=outdoor-garden-planters||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-) & [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products) These Cityscape Planters from home retailer West Elm embrace [minimalist design ideals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot). The linear planters feature a simple and modular design that can be stacked to create a variety of abstract forms. When stacked together, the planters transform into cityscape designs that are clad in a gray stone finish. The pieces are available in three sizes and color hues that vary from light to dark finishes. These stackable Cityscape Planters from West Elm vary from the $89 to the $179 price range. The pieces are constructed from a lightweight resin composite and lined with a [layer for drainage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere). The frost-proof planters also vary in height allowing users to create custom skylines that adorn their garden, patio or terrace spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Planter Designs:** Opportunity to innovate minimalist planter designs that can be stacked to create abstract forms for modern urban spaces. - **Customizable Skyscraper Gardens:** Opportunity to create customizable garden skylines by using modular planters of varying heights. - **Frost-proof Planters:** Opportunity to innovate frost-proof planters for year-round urban gardening. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor & Garden Retailers:** Opportunity for outdoor and garden retailers to offer modular planters as an upscale solution for urban gardening. - **Architecture & City Planning:** Opportunity for architects and city planners to incorporate modular planter designs for urban beautification. - **Composite Manufacturing:** Opportunity to innovate lightweight and durable composite materials for use in modular planter designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Staggered Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staggered-planters.md) - [Luxurious Minimalist Planter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-planter-set.md) - [Building Block Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-planterior.md) - [Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowpear-mini-bench.md) - [Modular Urban Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300.md) - [Illusory Planter Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-planter.md) - [Oversized Colorful Dynamic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfm.md) - [Office-Space Luscious Planets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisley.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md)