# Handmade Ombre Stools These Stools from Karlsson and Bjork Are Easy to Make By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-dyed-furniture References: [karlssonbjork.se](http://karlssonbjork.se/) & [sundinpersson](http://sundinpersson.com/) This example of dip-dyed furniture is a collaboration between Swedish designers Karlsson and Bjork and textile designers Sundin/Persson. The cute stools look like something you could easily adapt as a DIY project at home. The [simple stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girard-stool) feature dip-dyed legs and square patterned dip-dyed fabric on top in pale pastel shades like blue, purple and green. The 'Dip Dye' chairs were recently exhibited at the Wood Punk Exhibition at the [Stockholm Furniture Fair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yrj-kukkapuro) 2013. The designers dyed the fabric by tying it to the legs with string and allowing the dying imprint to form the patterns. This range of dip-dyed furniture would look great as a splash of color in a modern apartment or home that doesn't have much space. The stool, whilst modern, also has a cozy homely feel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Dip-dyed Furniture:** Opportunities for companies to explore the trend of dip-dyeing furniture for creative home decor - **DIY Home Projects:** Disruptive innovation potential for businesses providing DIY kits for consumers to create their own dip-dyed furniture - **Space-saving Furniture:** Innovative designs for compact furniture options that provide a splash of color in small living spaces ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can tap into the demand for unique and creative furniture pieces - **Textile Design:** Textile designers can offer dip-dyeing services or create patterns specifically for dip-dyed furniture - **Home Improvement Retail:** Home improvement retailers can sell dip-dyeing kits and tools to DIY enthusiasts looking to personalize their furniture ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Like Styrofoam Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinold-styrofoam-stools.md) - [Sculptural Monochromatic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-stool.md) - [Bright Colorful Structural Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels.md) - [Artist Colorful Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-two.md) - [Minimal Wooden Webbed Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knot-stool.md) - [Bubble-Inspired Bulbous Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-stool.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Colorful Dual-Purpose Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s1-stool.md) - [Modernist Modern Stool Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utzon-stool.md)