# Customizable Bracket Shelving The Nooks Shelf System by Michael Bernard Takes on Various Forms By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooks-shelf-system References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/01/customizable-furniture-collection.html) & [michaelbernard.de](http://www.michaelbernard.de/) One trick ponies in the realm of furniture just doesn't float people's boats as much as more creatively versatile designs do nowadays, as the Nooks Shelf System shows. Not only is it a [flexible piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arca), it is eco-friendly and economical as well. Designed by Michael Bernard, an industrial designer based in Berlin, Germany, the Nooks Shelf System revolves around a [customizable bracket system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco). Essentially, these specially fashioned brackets allow people to form everything from [storage boxes to full shelving units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-modern-shelving) and even seating, if people are so inclined. Not to mention that the brackets are compatible with just about any kind of board, which further allows people to choose the look of the resulting Nooks Shelf System as well. Not to mention it follows Bernard's overall theme of sustainability and simplicity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flexible Furniture:** The trend towards flexible furniture designs allows for greater versatility and functionality in home decor. - **Customization:** The growing demand for customizable furniture options presents opportunities for businesses to offer personalized solutions. - **Sustainability:** There is a rising trend towards eco-friendly furniture designs that prioritize sustainability and minimal environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can explore the production of flexible and customizable furniture pieces to meet consumer demands. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace the trend of flexible furniture and offer unique and personalized solutions to clients. - **Sustainable Design:** The sustainable design industry can innovate and create furniture solutions that prioritize eco-friendly materials and production methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Storage Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelved-modular-furniture.md) - [Flexible Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving.md) - [Modern Convertible Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blendend.md) - [Modular Contemporary Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qurv.md) - [Adaptable Modular Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobuko-shelving.md) - [Play-Friendly Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-nook-modular-furniture-system.md) - [Modern Modular Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelving-unit-01.md) - [Adaptable Flat-Pack Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pack-shelving.md) - [Modular Grid-Style Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bend-shelf-by-spenser-atlas.md)