# Photo-Printed Botanical Cushions Etsy’s Plantillo Shop Creates Nature-Themed Pillow Designs By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-designs References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/194552476/bee-pillow-help-save-the-bees?ref=shop_home_active_1) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/Plantillo) [Etsy’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floof-snuggle-sack-and-floor-pillow) Plantillo Shop, known for its [botanical pillow designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilys-pillow) is aimed at “turning nature photography into [home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-interior-accents) one plant at a time.” The shop, founded by owner Sabine Herrmann features pinecone, branch and cabbage plant designs that ate captured in photo form and transformed onto cushion textiles. After photographing nature views on her bike rides through the San Francisco Bay Area, the designer was inspired to create these decor accents that range from flowers to fallen leaf elements. “All of these pillow design photos are custom printed on a cotton canvas and then sewn to resemble the actual shape of each plant and leaf they represent.” Each of these pillows is priced at a $75 rate and is made-to-order by Plantillo Shop’s owner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Botanical Home Decor:** The trend of incorporating nature-themed designs on home decor creates a market for custom photo-printed cushions. - **Nature Photography:** The rise of nature-inspired decor leads to an opportunity to produce custom photo-printed textile products using nature photography. - **Eco-friendly Decor:** The demand for eco-friendly home decor products creates an opportunity to produce cushions with natural designs captured using digital technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** For businesses in the home decor industry, the trend of incorporating nature-themed designs creates an opportunity to offer custom photo-printed cushions and pillows. - **Photography:** Photographers can venture into producing textile products using nature photography as digital technology advances, catering to consumers' preference for nature-themed home decor. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturers can explore eco-friendly production processes and material use to cater to customers' demand for sustainable home decor products, such as photo-printed cushions with natural designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thoughtful Home Accessories Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-accessories-shop.md) - [Exuberant Love-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-dro-designs.md) - [Emotive Plush Sunflower Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talking-terps.md) - [Australian Landscape-Inspired Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koala.md) - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Handcrafted Rustic Pillow Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-cover.md) - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Adorable Ceramic Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-homeware1.md) - [Customizable Summer Home Décor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shutterfly-outdoor-collection.md)