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# Dual-Function Vases
This Vase Also Functions as a Watering Pot

By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-16 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualfunction
References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/watering-pot-doubles-vase/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [aristotelisbarakos](http://www.aristotelisbarakos.com/)

The 'Two Way Watering Pot' is a dual-function vase that is perfect for avid gardeners.

Created by product designer Aristotelis Barakos, this vase has a sleek white design with different colored tips. The minimalist dual-function vase has a spout on one side and a sprinkler on the other that each allow the leftover water in the vase to be poured out into plants. The spout would be useful for [small planters and indoor potted plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posha), while the sprinkler side of this dual-function vase would work better in yards.

This dual-function flower vase is minimalist and modern with a unique concept. By providing essential home functions and simultaneously conserving water, this vase would be excellent for people who enjoy sleek home decorations that serve more than one purpose.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Minimalist Dual-function Vases:** This trend presents an opportunity for designers to create minimalist vases that serve multiple functions, providing value and versatility to consumers.
- **Multifunctional Home Decor:** This trend opens up opportunities for home decor brands to develop products that have multiple functions, allowing consumers to optimize space and functionality in their homes.
- **Water-conserving Design:** This trend highlights the opportunity for designers to create products that promote water conservation, addressing the growing environmental concerns and consumer demand for sustainable solutions.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage this trend to develop innovative products that combine aesthetic appeal with practical functionalities, catering to the needs and preferences of modern consumers.
- **Gardening:** The gardening industry can explore the potential of dual-function vases to enhance the gardening experience and provide convenience to avid gardeners who want efficient watering solutions.
- **Sustainable Design:** The sustainable design industry can incorporate the concept of dual-function vases to create eco-friendly products that promote water conservation and encourage sustainable practices among consumers.

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