# Nature-Inspired Storage Maria Cichy's 'Twig' Coat Stand Stays in Tune With the Trees By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maria-cichy-twig-coat-stand References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/TWIG-Coat-stand/281895) & [freedomofcreation](http://www.freedomofcreation.com/) I'm a big fan of home decor that draws inspiration from Mother Nature, like Maria Cichy's 'Twig' coat stand. With branches that mimic those on a tree to hang your hats and coats between uses, this coat rack is a tasteful twist on a classic indoor piece. Check out more images of Maria Cichy's 'Twig' coat stand in the gallery above, and keep clicking for some more [indoor decor that's inspired by nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-collection). **Implications** - A sense of uniqueness or singe quirky feature adds an edgy feel to even the most mundane, everyday products. Companies will benefit from demonstrating a combination of functionality and eccentricity in a product that experiences daily use by making it more appealing to consumers who are looking for things that are fresh and new. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Home Decor:** Incorporating elements of nature into home decor products adds a unique touch and appeal. - **Functional Quirky Design:** Combining functionality with eccentricity in everyday products enhances their appeal to consumers. - **Fresh and Unique Daily Use Products:** Creating products with a sense of freshness and uniqueness for daily use captures the attention of consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from incorporating nature-inspired designs into their product offerings. - **Furniture:** Innovative furniture companies can explore combining functionality with quirky design elements to create distinctive pieces. - **Consumer Goods:** Creating fresh and unique daily use products within the consumer goods industry can attract consumers seeking novelty and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md) - [Forest-Inspired Wooden Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet.md) - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.md) - [Nature-Inspired Structured Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twig-seating.md) - [Nature-Inspired Living Space Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonlight-floor-lamp.md) - [Chinese Character-Shaped Coat Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resting-coat-rack.md) - [Sustainable Biophilic Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspired-by-nature.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md)