# Picket Fence-Inspired Partitions Plantala by Andrea Rekalidis Focuses on Greenery and Privacy By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantala-by-andrea-rekalidis References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/flotspotting/plantala_by_andrea_rekalidis_nails_functionality_as_a_plantercoat_rack_for_those_without_a_green_thumb_26182.asp) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/andrearekalidis/Piantala) Plantala by Andrea Rekalidis, an industrial designer based in Padova, Italy, is a multi-purposed partition that may bring to mind the classic American dream. Resembling a traditional white picket fence, the quaint and romantic home addition could easily be used outdoors, but it is also suitable for indoor use. In fact, a person might get more out of it indoors. Another fun way of introducing greenery in the home, Plantala by Andrea Rekalidis can double as a coat rack if placed at the front entrance. While vines overtake its metal surface, people can hang clothing items from its pointy tops. Of course, it also provides a bit of a sanctuary. Core77 notes, "[A]ll of Rekalidis' work tends to border on the issue of public versus private space and interaction." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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's Driving This Trend - **Greenery-integrated Partitions:** Create partitions that incorporate greenery elements to bring nature indoors while maintaining privacy. - **Multi-purpose Home Additions:** Design home additions that serve multiple functions, such as plant partitions that double as coat racks. - **Blurring Public and Private Spaces:** Explore innovative designs that challenge the boundaries between public and private spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Incorporate greenery-integrated partitions in interior design projects for residential and commercial spaces. - **Home Furnishings:** Develop multi-purpose home additions, like plant partitions doubling as coat racks, to cater to modern living spaces. - **Urban Planning:** Consider designs that blur the lines between public and private spaces to create more inclusive and interactive urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Room Partition Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-partition-system.md) - [Trellis-Equipped Indoor Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blume-planter.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Contemporary Privacy Screen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-system.md) - [Elegant Cane Partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midcentury-partition.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Hemp Room Dividers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-divider.md) - [Material-Centric Room Divider Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ren-series.md) - [Sculptural Room Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgen-screen.md)