# Minimalist Perforated Storage Units PELLE Designed the Louise Collection of Cabinets & Sideboards By Amy Duong | Published 2018-03-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-collection References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/louise-by-pelle/) & [pelledesigns](http://pelledesigns.com/studio/about/) The New York-based design studio [PELLE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poltrona-frau-2) unveiled its Louise collection, comprised of [minimalist-style cabinets and sideboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nelson-basic). The collection is described as "a study in simultaneity," as it surrounds the concept of lights and shadows. The offerings boast perforated details all throughout to adhere to the exploration of both light and shade. The pieces are constructed with [blackened metal with a brass finish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foln). The Louise collection was inspired by the Cell sculptures by Louise Bourgeois, designed so that the contents of the unit can be seen even while closed. The doors hinged on the cabinets and the sideboards have solid brass handles to add contrasting details. The foundation of each piece has a metal plinth that doubles as a display shelf and the front legs combine black steel, raw steel and brass. Image Credit: [Chris Mottalini](http://www.mottalini.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist-style Cabinets:** Opportunity to create sleek, streamlined storage solutions that blend seamlessly into modern interiors. - **Perforated Details:** Potential for incorporating perforated patterns in various products to achieve a unique visual effect. - **Contrasting Details:** Space to innovate with contrasting materials and finishes to create eye-catching design elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive potential in the furniture industry to create minimalist storage solutions with innovative features. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate perforated details in interior design elements such as partitions, screens, and decorative accents. - **Metalworking:** Innovation potential in the metalworking industry to explore new techniques and designs using perforated metal for functional and aesthetic purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Progressive Storage Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledoux-prt-collection.md) - [Slick Perforated Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-steel-furniture.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Cabinet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veil-cabinets.md) - [Colorful Minimally Designed Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-cabinet.md) - [Upcycled Metal Sheet Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-metal-sheet.md) - [Contemporary Collaborative Luxe Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ann-demeulemeesterserax.md) - [Reworked Steel Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection.md) - [Sculptural Geometric Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liz-collection.md) - [Plus-Shaped Wall-Mounted Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-collection-1.md)