Storage units such as the Kulma Shelf are becoming more and more creative. No longer are people satisfied with simple, straight lines and basic colors. Instead, they want pieces with a quirky character. Interestingly, the Kulma Shelf is exactly the former with simple lines and coloring. Yet by making it snugly fit into a corner, it becomes something completely unique and coveted.
Created by Helsinki-based industrial designer Martina Carpelan in collaboration with Hong Ngo, the Kulma Shelf is made out of oak. The designer says, "Kulma, corner in Finnish, is a shelf to be hanged either in a positive or a negative corner of a room. The idea is to utilize and highlight both the space within the shelf and the corner surrounding the shelf."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Creative Storage Solutions
- There is an opportunity to create storage solutions with unique designs that move beyond basic colors and straight lines.
- Corner-friendly Furniture
- Designers can create furniture that fits in corners, making previously unused space more functional.
- Highlighting Negative Space
- Using negative space as a design feature can create interesting and eye-catching products, such as the Kulma Shelf.
Where This Applies
- Furniture Design
- Innovative furniture designers can create contemporary pieces that not only provide storage solutions but also add unique and functional design elements to a room.
- Home Decor
- Companies can offer unique and creative storage solutions that enhance the decor of a room, appealing to customers who are looking for functional pieces that also add character.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate corner-friendly furniture and storage solutions, highlight negative space, and add functional yet quirky design elements to their clients' spaces.
