# Cardboard Crate Planters Flora Box Planters Make Scrappy Look Smart By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-box-planters References: [flora-online.de](http://www.flora-online.de/gb/products/produkte.html?ds=produkte-Box-BOX) It's fascinating how fancy these Flora Box Planters look, despite the fact that their formal inspiration comes from disposable cardboard receptacles. The eccentric rectangular objects even incorporate open flap lids with cutout handles to assert their similarity to the recyclable cargo containers. There are several reasons why these peculiar pieces are such an aesthetic success, and the first has to do with the iconic and charming quality of the items they recreate. The placement of [flowers and shrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-planter) within true [cardboard boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-pallet-boxes) would be only a temporary solution for the [storage of moist soil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere), so the prospect of such an permanent looking arrangement is rather amusing. Secondly, it's the rigid factory-made sheet metal forms that exude a sophisticated flawlessness. The additional zinc plating and powder coating of Flora Box Planters by Micahel Koenig make them appear chic and sleek. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Upcycled Design:** Opportunity for businesses to create products with recycled materials to tap into consumer demand for sustainable design. - **Box-inspired Aesthetics:** Businesses can explore designing products inspired by unconventional materials, such as cardboard boxes, to create unique and eye-catching designs. - **Factory-made Chic:** Businesses can aim for sophisticated flawlessness by incorporating factory-made forms and sleek finishes into their product designs. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to create unique planters and other decor items using unconventional materials to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to build sustainable design principles into their practices and create more eco-friendly products. - **Metal Fabrication:** Opportunity to incorporate sleek metal finishes into product designs to increase aesthetic value and appeal to a wider range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Packaging Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-keter.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Oversized Colorful Dynamic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfm.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Modular Urban Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300.md) - [Compact Canned Houseplants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-mini-can-foliage.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Bold Hand-Crafted Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-planters.md) - [Decorative Cannabis Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-storage-solutions.md)