# Book-Inspired Drawer Sets Matter's 'Stack 8' Drawer Unit Boasts a Customizable Design Scheme By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawer-unit References: [mattermatters](http://mattermatters.com/product.asp?id=367) Inspired by a stack of books, the 'Stack 8' drawer unit by design studio Matter boasts a contemporary and [customizable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center-storage). Available in varying colors -- from monochromatic to citrus-hued -- the drawer configuration will appeal to budding designers who appreciate personalized decor options. Whether stacked straight or in a more sculptural cluster, the Stack 8 drawer unit is a [statement piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life) that will become the instant focal point of any home. Whether displayed in a stark and gallery-inspired space or a playful kid's room, the drawer set is both fun and functional. Resembling a set of stacked novels or magazines, this seemingly [sculptural drawer unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets) reveals hidden compartments that are perfect for storing loose objects out of sight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 11% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Customizable Drawer Units:** The customizability feature on the Stack 8 drawer unit by Matter presents an opportunity for other furniture manufacturers to offer personalized decor options to customers. - **Sculptural Furniture Design:** The Stack 8 drawer unit's unique design, resembling a set of stacked novels or magazines, inspires disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to create sculptural yet functional furniture. - **Fun and Functional Home Decor:** The Stack 8 drawer unit's playful design and hidden compartments present a trend towards incorporating fun and functionality in home decor products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Customizable and sculptural furniture products like the Stack 8 drawer unit can disrupt the furniture industry and appeal to design-conscious customers. - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry can take inspiration from the Stack 8 drawer unit's fun, functional, and customizable design to produce more innovative and personalized decor products. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the Stack 8 drawer unit's sculptural and playful design to create focal points or conversation starters in home spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apartment-Inspired Drawer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apt-drawers.md) - [Modular Stacked Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stack-furniture-collection.md) - [Curved Stacked Wooden Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-set.md) - [Color-Centric Modular Drawers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floyd.md) - [Video Game-Like Bookcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-bookcase.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Floating Stacked Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kgt-wall-unit.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Funky Colorful Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-storage-units.md)