# Forest on My Fridge Leaf Magnets by Richard Hutten By Ayman | Published 2008-03-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaves-magnets-hutten References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/370299/give-your-fridge-the-forest-effect-with-leaf-magnets) & [richardhutten](http://www.richardhutten.com/) Turn your fridge (or any metal surface) into a small forest! These plastic leaf magnets were originally designed by [Richard Hutten](http://www.richardhutten.com)for the office ceilings of the Boijmans van Beuningen museum in Rotterdam but are now being put into production by office furniture manufacturers [Gispen](http://www.gispen.com). “Since it's a magnet, you can apply it to any metal surface,” says Hutton. “I did my whole fridge with it. A sort of a bush.” The leaves are available in assorted colors so you can create a vibrant green Spring or a moody Autumn if you like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Magnetic Magnificence Trend:** The trend of using magnets to create functional or decorative items, such as these leaf magnets, can be extended to other products and industries, offering opportunities for disruption. - **Nature-inspired Decor Trend:** Consumers' interest in bringing elements of nature into their homes can be capitalized on by developing innovative products that emulate natural themes. - **Customizable Home Goods Trend:** Offering customizable home decor items that allow consumers to mix and match colors or designs can be a promising way to tap into the market. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture manufacturers can explore the use of magnets to create functional items that also double up as decor. - **Home Decor:** Companies that produce home decor and accessories can incorporate a nature theme in their products, similar to the leaf magnets. - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of kitchen appliances can experiment with customizable refrigerator panels or magnets that also deliver an aesthetic appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leaf-Inspired Colorful Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-tray.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Sculpture Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-sculpture.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Vibrant Dynamic Wall Plant-Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floos.md) - [Customizable Photo Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-mybespoke.md) - [Vibrant Custom Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliik.md) - [Eco-Friendly Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-guy-fridge-deodorizer.md) - [Space-Conscious Kitchen Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-kitchen-design.md) - [Sleek Food Display Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kollect-smart.md)