# Supercharged Electric Walls Once an Eyesore, the Outlet is Now a Useful Way to Decorate By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outlet-ridden-walls References: [ironicsans](http://www.ironicsans.com/2009/06/idea_the_outlet_wall.html) Outlets are usually hidden away and looked upon as an eyesore. Now, with this unusual wall, the outlet has come out of the shadows and into the spotlight with this wall made up entirely of outlets. Say goodbye to [tangled cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem), [crowded outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender) and [multi-plug adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes). Not all of your outlets have to be wired, but be sure to take a mental note of which ones are active! The outlet is now fashionable! Nobody puts baby in a corner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Decorative Outlets:** The trend of turning outlets into decorative elements opens up opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and visually appealing electrical installations. - **Wireless Charging:** The increasing popularity of wireless charging technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for industries such as furniture design and interior decor, as outlets become less necessary. - **Smart Outlets:** The integration of smart technology into outlets enables automation and control, creating opportunities for industries like home automation and energy management to develop innovative products and services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** The trend of decorative outlets offers opportunities for interior designers to elevate the aesthetic appeal of spaces by incorporating outlets as design elements. - **Consumer Electronics:** The rise of wireless charging technology disrupts the consumer electronics industry by driving the development of new devices that do not require traditional wired connections. - **Home Automation:** The emergence of smart outlets creates opportunities for the home automation industry to offer advanced control and monitoring capabilities, enhancing the convenience and energy efficiency of households. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Proof Outlet Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outletguard.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Power Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aunion.md) - [Painting-Inspired Electrical Outlet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22-system.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Outlet Transformed Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerbug.md) - [Smart Rgb Power Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisoutlet-aura.md) - [Design-Conscious Extension Cords](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willow-power-supply.md) - [Modular Power Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-power-strip-1.md) - [Power Station Outlet Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-powerextend-usbc-plug.md)