# Atypically Shaped Shelving Corners by Nendo Gives Chic Storage Units a Quirky Twist By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corners-by-nendo References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/corners-nendo/) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/corners-4/?erelease) Corners by [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-brick-modular-sofa) is a furniture design that addresses the fact that although people might like to display or store their possessions around the home in a chic way, many are now looking for a unique way to do so. Instead of picking up the first piece they like at their local [Ikea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers), this shelving design offers something not only stylish and practical, but different as well. Inspired by the corners of a space, hence its name, Corners by Nendo takes on the form of a three-sided cube box that can be joined in various directions. Design Milk writes, "The [stacking of various sized cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets) not only serves a functional purpose, but an aesthetic one as well, allowing the user to create interesting patterns and combinations. Its compact size also ensures a comfortable fit beside the bed or sofa, or lined up against a wall." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unique Shelving Designs:** The trend of unique shelving designs offers an opportunity for furniture manufacturers to create stylish and practical pieces that stand out from traditional options. - **Customizable Storage Solutions:** The trend of customizable storage solutions presents an opportunity for furniture designers to create versatile pieces that can be adapted to fit different spaces and meet individual needs. - **Compact and Space-saving Furniture:** The trend of compact and space-saving furniture provides an opportunity for designers to create innovative storage solutions that can fit comfortably in small living spaces without sacrificing style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of unique shelving designs by producing innovative and visually appealing storage solutions. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage the trend of customizable storage solutions to offer clients tailored and functional furniture pieces for their homes or offices. - **Small Space Living:** The small space living industry can benefit from the trend of compact and space-saving furniture by offering consumers practical and stylish solutions to maximize their living areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Storage Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelved-modular-furniture.md) - [Offset Shelf Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-slice-sideboard-concept.md) - [Modular Contemporary Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv.md) - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Adaptable Flat-Pack Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pack-shelving.md) - [Perplexingly Angular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadashi-side-table.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Modular Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving.md)