# Circular Bookshelves Innovative Book Storage That Rounds Up the Reading Experience By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-02-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encircling-bookshelves-innovative-book-storage-round-reading References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/02/20/roll-up-with-a-good-book-get-it/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Llewella) Since childhood, we have constantly been instructed on the importance of a rounded education; I don't think I ever fully understood what that meant until today. This bright bookshelf concept by designer Zhdanova Irina introduces a more spherical approach to book storage and reading. Innovative and extremely stylish, this wheel of knowledge is compiled of six sofa pieces lined up in a circle and embraced by the [bookshelf framework](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv). The unique design offers a wealth of [arrangement choices for your books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life) and personal items, while the functionality and comfort of the [integrated seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-and-chair) tastefully stirs your mood for reading. Still, unless you actually own a playground, you will probably opt for blocking up this structure for stability. I guess this rounds up the talking; now we wait and hope the stunning design rolls out onto the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Circular Furniture:** Designing furniture in a circular fashion can revolutionize traditional furniture design and provide additional benefits. - **Multi-functional Furniture:** Furniture that serves multiple purposes can optimize spaces and increase practicality. - **Integrated Seating:** Integrating seating within furniture can inspire comfort, creativity, and improve functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can explore circular and multi-functional furniture for residential and commercial spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can suggest circular and multi-functional furniture to optimize room dimensions and meet the needs of their clients. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer a unique and versatile selection of circular and multi-functional furniture for consumers who seek novelty and practicality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-picture-book.md) - [Sliding Wintery Landscape Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manhwabang-bookshelf.md) - [Expandable Bookcase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrow-index-bookcase.md) - [Personality-Enhancing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-book.md) - [Sculptural Bookshelves Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-bookshelf.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md)