# Employee-Driven Design Petit Miracle Interiors Employs Vulnerable Adults for Recycled Furniture By Social Business Editor | Published 2014-06-29 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-miracle-interiors References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/petitmiracles) & [petitmiracles.org.uk](http://www.petitmiracles.org.uk/) Based in Shepherds Bush, London, United Kingdom, Petit Miracle Interiors (PMI) is a social enterprise that [repurposes unused furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile) to create lovely designs, with vulnerable adults as their employees. "We are providers of accredited interior design training, DIY workshops and upcycling courses to people who have experienced homelessness, the long term unemployed and vulnerable women," they write on their website. PMI really attests to the idea -- and this is what their mission is based around -- that a space can influence your outlook, and essentially your life. Furniture and [setting up homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florin-court-flat) is more than mere symbolism: it's the base of putting one foot forward. Petit Miracle Interiors was founded in 2008 as a registered charity. **Contact Information** Petit Miracle Interiors [website](http://www.petitmiracles.org.uk/) Petit Miracle on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/petitmiracles) Petit Miracle on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/petitmiracles) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Furniture:** Creating beautiful designs by repurposing unused furniture presents opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly businesses. - **Social Enterprise:** Supporting vulnerable adults in the workforce not only provides employment opportunities but also demonstrates the potential for social impact entrepreneurship. - **Interior Design Training:** Providing accredited training in interior design and upcycling courses offers a chance for skill development and career advancement in the design industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainability:** The upcycling of furniture contributes to the sustainability industry by reducing waste and promoting the circular economy. - **Social Services:** The employment of vulnerable adults in a social enterprise like Petit Miracle Interiors aligns with the social services industry, addressing social issues and providing support. - **Education and Training:** Offering interior design training and upcycling courses taps into the education and training industry, facilitating skill acquisition and professional development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Progressive Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domestic-workers-furniture-collection.md) - [Recycled Plastic Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bristol-plastic-factory.md) - [VR-Powered Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondan.md) - [Eclectic London Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rufford-mews-apartment.md) - [Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors.md) - [Sleek Modern Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nycxdesign.md) - [Collaborative Tea Towel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-towel-design.md) - [Broken Bike Lock Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/people-and-places.md) - [Contemporary African Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily.md)