# Simply Splayed Shelves The Kite Rack by A & B Spreads itself Thin to Perform Two Tasks By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kite-rack-by-a-b References: [aochb](http://www.aochb.com/products.php?id=62) & [mazeinterior.se](http://www.mazeinterior.se/) The Kite rack by A&B is beautifully thin and graceful, so much so that it's quite surprising how so little material can boast the ability to serve two purposes. Two [bent sheets of lacquered metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfso-1) have been manipulated into identical forms and fixed together as mirror images of each other. Carving a rigid plane horizontally with subtle upturned edges, the lovely ledge is the perfect place to store scarves, hats, garments and miscellaneous knickknacks with the assurance that they will not slip over the sides. Below the winsome wingspan of the mantle there is a [slot cut perpendicular to the wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf). With this, the Kite rack by Asshoff & Brogard conveniently welcomes [coat hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger) to be hooked. It would be brilliant for bedrooms and small front foyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: 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 - **Thin and Graceful Designs:** There is a growing trend in the design industry for thin and graceful products that serve multiple purposes. - **Dual-function Furniture:** The concept of dual-function furniture is becoming increasingly popular, providing practicality and space-saving solutions. - **Innovative Storage Solutions:** Consumers are seeking innovative storage solutions that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** The furniture design industry can capitalize on the demand for thin and graceful products that serve multiple purposes. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the concept of dual-function furniture to provide practical and space-saving solutions for their clients. - **Home Organization:** The home organization industry has an opportunity to create innovative storage solutions that are both stylish and effective. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-Mounted Wall Rack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velto.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Single-Piece Wooden Magazine Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skola.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Minimal Gridded Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grid.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Thin-Wood Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-hanger.md) - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Modular Minimal Wardrobe Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koi-cloths.md)