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Manhole Cover Furniture

— February 26, 2007 — Art & Design
Taking your style from the street has a whole new meaning with Michael Mller's line of manhole cover furniture, wall art and flooring. His style is inspired from present times all the way back to the 1800s. With designs based on decades worth of real American manhole covers, you can create a funky, industrial look in your home, that's both functional and cutting edge.

Implications - This unique furniture setting brings the city closer to home. Many people choose not to live in the city, but do love the architecture that you can find downtown. Companies and designers should develop products to give consumers more characteristics of the downtown atmosphere without having to sacrifice a more quiet lifestyle.
Trend Themes
1. Urban-inspired Home Decor - Capitalizing on the popularity of urban aesthetics, designers can create home decor products inspired by city elements such as manhole covers, offering a unique and trendy style for urban enthusiasts.
2. Industrial Fusion Design - By combining industrial elements like manhole covers with modern furniture, designers can create a disruptive fusion design trend, blurring the lines between urban aesthetics and contemporary home decor.
3. Repurposing Urban Infrastructure - The trend of repurposing manhole covers as furniture pieces highlights the potential for transforming urban infrastructure into unique and functional objects, opening up opportunities for innovative product designs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can leverage the urban-inspired trend and incorporate elements like manhole covers to create distinctive furniture and decor items that appeal to customers seeking a trendy and eclectic style.
2. Furniture Design - Furniture designers can explore the industrial fusion trend by infusing traditional furniture with urban elements like manhole covers, offering consumers one-of-a-kind pieces that bridge the gap between rustic and contemporary styles.
3. Urban Development - Urban development companies can explore the potential of repurposing urban infrastructure, such as manhole covers, by collaborating with designers to create innovative products that enhance urban aesthetics while maintaining functionality.
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