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# Cord-Concealing Entertainment Units
Arbre Numerique is Compact, Contemporary and Clutter-Reducing

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-12-11 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larbre-numerique
References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Larbre-numrique/3450333)

Flatscreen TVs ushered in a new generation of entertainment units that can finally have tiny footprints and assume smaller areas in well-used rooms. L'Arbre Numerique is a shallow television stand that seems to float in its [wall-mounted position](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-storage).

Its defining feature, however, is probably the [vertical track](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leandesk). This acts both as a support system for the cubby and the TV while doubling as a casing for the passage of electronic cables. Even with your LCD, your Blu-ray disc player, your receiver and your gaming console all arranged around the shelves of l'Arbre Numérique, there is surprisingly no visible mess caused by that common [tangle of cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cords).

François-Xavier Martouzet's piece incorporates further contemporary aesthetic punch with a range of bright colors and a quirky asymmetry that teases the eye and visually challenges the concept of balance.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Compact Entertainment Units:** Designing entertainment units that take up minimal space and have a sleek appearance.
- **Cord-concealing Furniture:** Creating furniture pieces that effectively hide and organize cords for a clutter-free look.
- **Contemporary Aesthetics:** Integrating modern and visually appealing designs into entertainment units for a stylish look.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Furniture:** Opportunity to develop innovative entertainment units that optimize space and enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of a room.
- **Electronics:** Potential for creating cord-concealing solutions that improve the user experience and reduce visual clutter in electronic setups.
- **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate contemporary and visually striking furniture designs into interior spaces, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.

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