# Bold Bulbous Storage Stuff Your Junk in Laurens Van Wieringen's ‘Belly Cabin By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laurens-van-wieringen-belly-cabinet References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/belly-cabinet-makes-its-presence-felt-in-contemporary-living-spaces/) & [laurensvanwieringen.nl](http://www.laurensvanwieringen.nl/) Laurens Van Wieringen’s ‘Belly Cabinet’ is a loud addition to any room. This [collection of red drawers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apt-drawers) makes up the shape of a chubby belly, so you can definitely fit a lot your stuff into them. Now all of your [junk can find a home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets) within the walls of this jolly red belly. The best thing about a cabinet like this is that you can fill this belly up with as much junk as you want without ever feeling guilty. Is there any way I can turn my belly into a cabinet too? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Belly-shaped Storage:** Designing furniture pieces that closely imitate bodily features could become an unconventional trend to attract consumers looking for unique storage options. - **Whimsical Home Decor:** Creating fun and imaginative decor pieces like the Belly Cabinet that add an element of playfulness to living spaces could be a growing trend among interior designers and home decor enthusiasts. - **Eclectic Storage Units:** Mixing and matching storage solutions with different shapes, sizes, materials, and colors could be a trend, providing an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create more eclectic storage options that cater to diverse consumer needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers could capitalize on the Belly Cabinet's popularity by experimenting with unconventional designs to create unique and imaginative storage units beyond the traditional cabinets and drawers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use whimsical furniture pieces like the Belly Cabinet to create playful and attention-grabbing room designs that cater to clients looking for unique and playful decor options. - **Retail:** Retail stores specializing in home decor and furniture could use humorous and imaginative products like the Belly Cabinet to stand out and attract customers seeking unconventional storage and decor solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet.md) - [Curvaceous Storage-Packed Sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embrace-sideboard.md) - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yujin-lee.md) - [Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson.md) - [Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet-on-wheels.md) - [Playful Rotating Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giralot-rotating-storage.md) - [Adaptable Office Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stash-series.md) - [Metallic Multifunctional Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabine-101.md)