# Quirky Couple Cabinetry M. & Mme. Armoires Are Standing Closets with Character By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-mme-armoires References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/03/21/cabinet-of-curiosities/) & [valentinloellmann.de](http://valentinloellmann.de/indexmme.html) The furniture that you put into a space can make or break a room, and pieces like the M. & Mme. armoires breathe animated life into bland interiors. Designed by Valentin Loellman, these fetching furnishings are part of a collection that continues to grow. The set of cabinets have been made from [repurposed bankirai wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio), framed upon new polyester pieces. These [whimsical wardrobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) take on unique forms that presumably have been made to match the sizes of timber cupboard doors used in each. Soft carvings and molding enhance each element with a charming quality, further infused with personality by [mismatched recycled chair legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weaver-cabinet). With the tall and thin wardrobe most likely representing the Mister, and the topsy-turvy two-door cabinet representing the Missus, the M. & Mme. armoires bring diversity of design to the bedroom. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Furniture:** Exploring the use of repurposed materials in furniture design, creating sustainable and unique pieces. - **Whimsical Wardrobes:** Designing wardrobes with unique forms and charming details, adding personality to interior spaces. - **Mismatched Elements:** Incorporating mismatched elements, such as chair legs, into furniture design for a quirky and interesting aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** The use of repurposed materials, whimsical designs, and mismatched elements can inspire innovative approaches within the interior design industry. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The trend towards repurposed materials and unique designs presents opportunities for furniture manufacturers to create sustainable and visually appealing pieces. - **Sustainability:** Exploring repurposed materials and incorporating mismatched elements aligns with the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products, making it a potential disruptive innovation in the sustainability industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Oakwood Storage Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-cabinet.md) - [Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson.md) - [Playful French Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-shelter-1.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-wearable-furnishings-mcm-wearable-casa-intersects-luxury-fashio.md) - [Minimal Four-Legged Wooden Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exposure-cabinet.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) - [Playful Toy-Like Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frunchroom-furniture-collection.md)