# Cement Silicone Lighting Concrete Bin by Renate Vos Looks Like It is Burning from the Bottom By Meghan Young | Published 2013-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-bin References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/concrete-and-rubber-lamps-by-renate-vos/) & [renatevos.nl](http://renatevos.nl/index.php?p=3&id=12) The Concrete Bin looks like it has a smoldering bottom, as though a blacksmith has just taken it out of a fire to forge it with a hammer. Of course, if that was the case, the Concrete Bin wouldn't be made out of [concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1), but wrought iron. In reality, the [light fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyshape) boasts a unique blend of two materials, the second of which is silicone rubber. Created by Netherlands-based industrial designer Renate Vos, the Concrete Bin takes the shape of a bucket, hence its name, with a somewhat transparent rim that allows a warm glow to seep through. The tough aesthetic of the cement is softened nicely with this welcoming effect. The Concrete Bin is perfect for [modern homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamat-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Concrete-silicone Blended Products:** Designers will continue to explore the use of concrete and silicone in innovative product designs that combine industrial toughness with soft and warm aesthetics. - **Transparent Rimmed Lighting:** Lighting fixtures with transparent rims that allow a warm glow to seep through will be in high demand in modern homes. - **Industrial Lighting Design:** Designers will continue to experiment with industrial materials and shapes in creating lighting fixtures, blending toughness with elegance and warmth. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Lighting Design:** The lighting industry can explore new concrete-silicone blends to create products that are both tough and inviting, with transparent rims for a warm glow effect. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate the Concrete Bin's industrial yet warm aesthetic into their product lineup. - **Industrial Design:** The industrial design sector can experiment with blending different materials to create new products with a unique aesthetic and practical appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-pavilion.md) - [Floral-Inspired Concrete Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflower-fire-pit.md) - [Concrete Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancora.md) - [Sturdy Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cement-decor.md) - [Brutalist Bedside Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vestige-lamp.md) - [Material-Exploring Industrial-Style Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-lighting.md) - [Red Concrete-Defined Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-delalande-tabourin.md) - [Playful Concrete Wash Basins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kast-wave-collection.md) - [Artfully Liquid-Like Light Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp.md)