# Door-Switching Furniture The Hollo Modular Cabinet Allows People to Change Their Minds By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollo-modular-cabinet References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/hollo.php) & [hollo.it](http://www.hollo.it/) One of the downsides of furniture is that it is often too much of a hassle to replace them when the owners get tired of their existing decor; yet the Hollo modular cabinet provides an easy solution to this peevish problem. Essentially, people order the basic foundation of this furniture piece with a specific design on its doors and when they become sick of those doors, all they need to do is switch them up. Created by Italy-based company Homecode, the Hollo modular cabinet is like a piece of [Ikea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercustomizable-desk) furniture in that it is self-assembled. Starting out as an exciting blank canvas, the images and patterns that can grace its doors come from an elite roster of international artists and designers including [Gruppo 407](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-mapping-experience), Julie Joliat and Matteo Cibic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modular Furniture:** The trend of modular furniture allows for easy customization and updates to suit changing preferences. - **Self-assembly:** More furniture products are incorporating self-assembly features, providing convenience and cost savings. - **Artistic Collaborations:** Collaborations between furniture companies and artists/designers offer unique and customizable design options for consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore modular designs and collaborations with artists to create innovative and customizable products. - **E-commerce:** Online retailers can capitalize on modular furniture trends by offering a wide range of customizable options to cater to diverse consumer preferences. - **Interior Design:** Interior design professionals can use modular furniture to create versatile and evolving living spaces for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reconfigurable Modular Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco.md) - [Customizable Storage Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelved-modular-furniture.md) - [Interchangeable Cushion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morfius-modular-furniture.md) - [Contemporary Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopo-system.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Modular Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving.md) - [Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arca.md) - [Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet-on-wheels.md) - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md)