# Tranquil Nature-Infused Tables The 'Lake' Table Enhances a Rooms Sense of Peacefulness By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-table References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/08/10/tranquillity-embodied-in-a-table/) Consumer lifestyles are only getting busier with many people seeking ways to make their surroundings more calm and comfortable to keep them grounded, which is what the conceptual 'Lake' table aims to do. Inspired by the tranquility of a body of water, the table is integrated with a series of [crystal clear divots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/look-mum-no-uv) that can be used for [storing plant life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantable-office), small essentials or perhaps even small aquatic life. This enhances a space to be more relaxing and inviting after a long day and could even help transform a smaller area into a tranquil oasis, which would come as welcome news to urban consumers with limited square footage. The conceptual 'Lake' table is the design work of Maya Prokhorova and puts a much-needed focus on [biophilic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riva-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Biophilic Design:** The integration of natural elements into design provides an opportunity to create more peaceful and calming environments. - **Multifunctional Furniture:** Furniture that serves multiple purposes, like storage or growing plants, can help people optimize their limited space and improve their well-being. - **Sustainable Design:** Sustainability can be incorporated into design by using natural materials, like the wood used in the 'Lake' table, and reducing waste by creating furniture that serves multiple purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can create new and innovative ways to incorporate biophilic design and multifunctional features into their products. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can offer consumers a variety of options for incorporating natural elements in their living spaces to promote well-being and relaxation. - **Sustainable Living:** The trend of incorporating natural elements into design and using sustainable materials can be applied to a range of industries to create more eco-friendly and wellness-oriented solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensory Stimulation Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasix-table.md) - [Shimmering Oceanic Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-table.md) - [Coastline-Inspired Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marea-low-table.md) - [Chic Sustainable Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanides-table-collection.md) - [Aquatic Lake Wood Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snhetta-intersection-table.md) - [Haute Waterlily-Like Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lilypad-table.md) - [Aquatic Creature-Inspired Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nessie-side-table.md) - [Topographical Recycled Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-coffee-tables.md) - [Lake-Sourced Minimal Wooden Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intersection-table.md)