# Shelving Love Handles Matthew Ries' Plus One Shelf Provides Extra Storage By Allison Love | Published 2010-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-one-shelf References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/31745/) & [matthiasries](http://www.matthiasries.com/product/plusone/plusone1.html) Matthew Ries' Plus One Shelf is a side shelf that's perfect for when you need a little extra space for your books or accessories. It slings onto the side of [any shelving unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelving-unit-01) and sits comfortably to provide extra storage. The Plus One Shelf is made out of either [walnut or maple wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skola) and would be a great accessory to add to your bookshelf. Personally, I always need some [extra storage in my room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoinone-billy-model), there's always too much junk everywhere and the Plus One Shelf would be the perfect accessory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Side Shelf Storage:** The Plus One Shelf demonstrates the trend of adding extra storage to existing shelving units with a side shelf attachment. - **Customizable Shelving Accessories:** The Plus One Shelf represents the trend of customizable shelving accessories that can be added to enhance storage capabilities. - **Wooden Shelving Solutions:** The Plus One Shelf highlights the trend of utilizing walnut or maple wood for shelving solutions to create a stylish and functional storage option. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture:** The Plus One Shelf provides potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry by introducing innovative storage solutions. - **Home Organizing:** The Plus One Shelf opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the home organizing industry by offering a practical storage accessory for cluttered spaces. - **Interior Design:** The Plus One Shelf presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry by offering a stylish yet functional accessory to optimize storage space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Discreet Folding Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf.md) - [Wood Desk Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-shelf-pro.md) - [Versatile Modern Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-shelf.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Clock-Accented Shelf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-shelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md)