# Ascending Clothing Storage The Compass Shelf Redirects Your Mess for an Orderly Interior By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compass-shelf References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/furniture/compass/) & [gamfratesi](http://gamfratesi.com/) You could conceivably use the Compass Shelf as a proper ladder, but it's been designed more as a practical accessory than a utilitarian object first and foremost. [GamFratesi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koyori-wooden-chairs) presents a [convenient coatrack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger) that encourages you to arrange your garments across its rungs for a more organized indoor environment. Through the simplification of the stepladder, the designer ended up with a playful and iconic form that came to resemble the pivoting drawing utensil that's known as a compass. This whimsical quality was enhanced with the incorporation of [colorful metal circles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center-storage) that cover the hinges of the clothes hanger. The Compass Shelf can be kept open or closed, self-supported or leaned against the wall. It contributes to a room as lighthearted decor and keeps your lightly-worn garments nice and breezy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-functional Furniture:** The Compass Shelf functions both as a ladder and a coat rack, showing the potential for furniture to serve multiple purposes. - **Organizational Products:** The Compass Shelf encourages users to be more organized, highlighting the demand for products that simplify storage and order. - **Whimsical Design:** The incorporation of colorful metal circles and a compass-like shape demonstrates the popularity of playful and distinctive designs. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The Compass Shelf provides opportunities for furniture makers to create more versatile and multi-functional pieces. - **Home Organization:** The Compass Shelf is an exemplar of the growing demand for home organization products, creating a market space for products promoting tidiness and simplicity. - **Home Decor:** The Compass Shelf's playful design addresses a demand for distinctive decorative objects in the home, offering potential for designers and retailers to stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.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) - [Clock-Accented Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-shelf.md) - [Bifold Functional Storage Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabine-mirror.md) - [Modular Grid-Style Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-shelf-by-spenser-atlas.md) - [Haute Hybrid Designer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotio-compass-and-ruler.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md)