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TRNK Allows Shoppers to Purchase Home Goods They Love

— December 3, 2014 — Art & Design
Tariq Dixon and Nick Nemechek of TRNK, an online forum for home goods, feel that putting together a home should be a pleasurable experience. Unfortunately, what "should be" and what "actually is" are two very different things. In lived experience, furnishing a home can be both time-consuming (looking around forever for something perfect) and difficult (not finding anything in your price range). Luckily, TRNK is designed to solve those home decorating woes.

Described as a "destination for discovery and advice," TRNK offers 'at-home' style stories, allowing users a sneak peak into the fully decorated homes of "creative bachelors." Interviews with the homeowners accompany the images to create an wide-encompassing form of inspiration.

Users are directed to where they can buy similar items to those they see in the style stories, making the glossy, hi-res images seem achievable, rather than intimidating.

Trend Themes

  1. Personalized Home Decor — The trend of personalized home decor allows customers to create spaces that reflect their unique style and taste.
  2. Interactive Shopping Experiences — Interactive shopping experiences, like TRNK's 'at-home' style stories, provide customers with inspiration and guidance while making the purchasing process more enjoyable.
  3. Seamless Integration of Inspiration and Purchase — The seamless integration of inspiration and purchase, as seen on TRNK, allows customers to easily find and buy items they see in home decor inspiration content.

Industry Implications

  1. E-commerce — The e-commerce industry can benefit from personalized home decor trends by offering customizable products and a user-friendly shopping experience.
  2. Home Furnishings — The home furnishings industry can leverage interactive shopping experiences to connect with customers and provide them with curated inspiration for their homes.
  3. Content Creation — The content creation industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with online forums like TRNK to create engaging and inspiring home decor content for their audiences.
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