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Plant-Watering Umbrella Stands

The LÖV Stand Contains Umbrella Spillage and Waters Plants

— April 13, 2017 — Art & Design
The LÖV stand is a clever piece of furniture that solves two problems at once. People living in cities with high levels of precipitation — around the Pacific Northwest or the United Kingdom, for example — tend to be umbrella connoisseurs. They also tend to know the frustrating mess that umbrellas can make once brought inside after a downpour, leaving rainwater in a small indoor puddle. The LÖV stand clears away those puddles while simultaneously fulfilling another household chore.

The multifunctional umbrella stand, which was designed by Jean Huang, consist of little more than a ring and a horizontal bar suspended above two planters. The trick is that wet umbrellas, when hung on these hooks, will drip their excess water directly into the plants below.
Trend Themes
1. Multifunctional Furniture - There is a trend towards designing furniture that solves multiple problems at once, like the LÖV stand.
2. Sustainable Home Design - Designing furniture that incorporates sustainable materials and eco-friendly features, like planters in the LÖV stand, is on the rise.
3. Innovative Use of Space - Furniture like the LÖV stand that maximizes space and serves multiple functions in small homes and apartments is becoming more popular.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - The furniture industry can incorporate eco-friendly features and multifunctional designs into their products for the environmentally-conscious consumer.
2. Home and Garden - Companies in the home and garden industry can explore incorporating planters and other green features into their products to appeal to consumers interested in sustainable living.
3. Interior Design - Innovative space-saving designs like the LÖV stand can be incorporated into interior design solutions for small apartments and other urban living situations.
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