# Decoreggtions DIY Egg Carton Bowls Turn Everyday Objects Into Creative Home Decor By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-crate-creativity-home-decor References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/pillows-decorative-office-accessories/egg-crate-storage-for-around-the-house-088077) [Home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-interior-accents) is made simple with these recycled egg crate pieces. It’s time to get creative with egg crates and discover their many uses, just like Sherry from This [Young House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-out-house) did. She turned a white ceramic version of a crate into a [jewelry box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets). You can do it yourself too by thinking outside the box. Store knick-knacks like rubber-bands and paperclips, or little bathroom do-dads like hair ties and bobby pins. **Implications** - Consumers are seeking out items to make their homes more stylish. Designs that serve a function while being attractive appeal to those shoppers who want to complete two things at once. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recycled Home Decor:** Opportunity to create unique and eco-friendly home decor items using recycled materials like egg crates. - **Multi-functional Design:** Designing products that serve multiple purposes to meet the demand for functionality and aesthetics. - **DIY Home Decor:** Catering to the growing trend of consumers wanting to personalize their living spaces through DIY projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Incorporating recycled materials and multi-functional designs into the home decor industry can attract environmentally-conscious and style-conscious consumers. - **Craft and Hobby:** Providing DIY enthusiasts with resources and supplies to create personalized home decor items using recycled materials. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Developing a market for eco-friendly products made from recycled materials in the home decor industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed Material Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resin-dragon-egg-ornament.md) - [Curated Home Decor Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-decor-for-home.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Minimalist Experimental Egg Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-egg-racks.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Recycled Material Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cleo-lamp.md) - [Recycled Plastic Decor Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastplan-design-studio.md) - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md) - [Demolition-Free Home Renovation Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-renovation-collection.md)