# Haphazardly Modular Furniture The 'Maroma' Storage Unit was Inspired by Magic Sticks By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maroma-storage-unit References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/09/22/jacobs-ladder-storage/) There is something so haphazard about the Maroma storage unit that I would almost be afraid to use it. Yet, that whimsical look is just what designer Daniel Romero Valencia was going for. A [modular furniture piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arca), the Maroma storage unit was inspired by a Mexican toy known as 'Magic Sticks.' Manufactured by PIRW, it is made out of "certified plywood with a biodegradable finish and cotton straps dyed with vegetable colorants," according to [Yanko Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Furniture Design:** Create furniture pieces with modular design for versatile and customizable solutions in interior design. - **Whimsical-inspired Furniture:** Design furniture with a touch of whimsy, inspired by toys or other playful elements, to bring a unique and playful aesthetic to interiors. - **Sustainable Materials in Furniture:** Utilize eco-friendly materials like certified plywood and vegetable colorants to create furniture pieces that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally conscious. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Integrate modular furniture designs in interior design projects to provide clients with flexible and adaptable living spaces. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Incorporate whimsical-inspired designs into furniture production lines to capture consumers looking for unique and playful furniture pieces. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Produce sustainable furniture pieces using biodegradable materials to cater to environmentally conscious consumers seeking eco-friendly home decor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tavar.md) - [Colorful Modular Storage Sysem](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-center-storage.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Customizable Storage Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelved-modular-furniture.md) - [Interchangeable Cushion Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morfius-modular-furniture.md) - [Reconfigurable Modular Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco.md) - [Wooden Modular Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deku.md) - [Funky Colorful Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-storage-units.md) - [Twin-Piece Modular Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-modular.md)