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Dual-Purpose Floating Shelves

This Floating Shelf Makes Space to Charge Smartphone Devices

— June 20, 2016 — Art & Design
These miniature floating shelves conceal outlets and work as small charging stations.

Created by the Spanish design studio Oitenta, the 'Floating Shelf' is made of light-colored wood and is quite compact, but still large enough to hold items such as clocks, plants, books or other decorative items. The shelf is intended to be placed over a wall outlet -- simultaneously working to conceal the outlet and functioning as a small charging station. An elastic band holds together charging devices and cables, which results in a small phone dock area that can be covered up by simply closing the door of the shelf.

These floating shelves are compact but multi-purposed, making them an excellent decoration to cover up poorly placed wall outlets.
Trend Themes
1. Multi-purpose Floating Shelves - These compact shelves serve as both decorative items and functional charging stations, providing an opportunity for businesses to create innovative designs that combine utility and aesthetics.
2. Concealing Outlets with Decorative Shelves - The trend of using floating shelves to hide wall outlets offers businesses the chance to design creative solutions that enhance the aesthetic appeal of spaces while also providing convenient charging options.
3. Organizing Small Spaces with Floating Shelves - As the popularity of compact living spaces continues to grow, businesses can explore the trend of utilizing floating shelves as space-saving organizational tools that also incorporate charging capabilities, presenting an opportunity for innovative product designs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Design - The development and production of innovative multi-purpose floating shelves allow furniture designers to create stylish and functional pieces that cater to the demands of modern consumers.
2. Interior Design - With the rise of concealed outlets and floating shelves, the interior design industry can capitalize on the trend by offering creative solutions to integrate these functional elements seamlessly into various spaces.
3. Home Improvement - The utilization of dual-purpose floating shelves to conceal outlets provides an opportunity for businesses in the home improvement industry to offer practical solutions that enhance both the appearance and functionality of residential spaces.
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