# Multitasking Lamp Shelves Readme by Peter Bockel is an All-in-One Side Table for Book Worms By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readme-by-peter-bockel References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/05/29/readme-by-peter-bockel/) & [peterboeckel](http://peterboeckel.com/index.php?/work3/readme/) Whether you're in the market for an end table or a night stand, the moveable will no doubt eventually need to fulfill the qualities taht Readme by Peter Bockel already has built in. A bedside table is, in most examples, a surface on which to set a lamp and your current book, and this clever little object provides you with both aspects in the most useful way. Not simply a flat surface, this playful piece of furniture provides you with a shelf, a place where novels feel right at home. Other items can be placed on top, doubling the area at your disposal, while the entire coated blue steel cap acts as a lampshade as well. A hidden wire climbs up the inner leg of Readme by Peter Bockel, giving the object the look of lighthearted simplicity and enchanting efficiency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 - **Multifunctional Furniture:** There is an opportunity for furniture designers to create products that serve multiple purposes in order to meet the demands of small-space living. - **Smart Lighting:** There is an opportunity for smart home technology developers to create lighting systems that are both functional and stylish, such as lamp shades that also act as shelves or bookstands. - **Minimalist Design:** There is an opportunity for designers to create furniture that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing by using simple, straightforward, and minimalist designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can take advantage of the trend towards multifunctional furniture by developing products that accommodate the needs of people who live in small apartments or houses. - **Smart Home Technology:** Smart home technology companies can create lighting systems that are both practical and innovative, making the most of the latest advances in technology and materials. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use furniture with minimalist design and smart lighting to create spaces that are both functional and beautiful. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bookcase-Equipped Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-wall-side-table.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Compact Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookmarker-table.md) - [Bookshelf-Incorporated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overlap-table.md) - [Cabin-Shaped Reading Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boof-reading-light.md) - [Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-task-lamp.md) - [Adaptable Bedroom Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mate-bedside-table.md) - [Dynamic Bookend Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stair-table.md) - [Tech-Packed Bedroom Nightstands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bedside-table.md)