# Reversed Safety Cabinets This Cabinet Features a Lock Mechanism on Its Exterior By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-cabinets References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2016/10/10/this-safe-cabinet-was-designed-with-the-lock-mechanism-on-the-exterior/) What this safety cabinet lacks in discretion it makes up for with its unique and sophisticated design. Called the 'Safe Cabinet,' the home furniture piece was designed in a collaboration between the designer Scott Jarvie and 'Delupo' and was recently exhibited at the 2016 London Design Festival. Made from a light wood, the cabinet features a [modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-cabinetry-collection) that functions as an alternative to [traditional metal safes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-safe-manufacturing). The cabinet features its lock mechanism on its exterior and is opened when its wheel is turned. This safety cabinet offers a sophisticated design that is vastly different from those offered by similar products and works to keep private and expensive items safe but also easily accessible for homeowners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 11% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reversed Safety Cabinets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of home furniture that features a lock mechanism on its exterior, offering a convenient and modern alternative to traditional safes. - **Unique and Sophisticated Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative designs for home furniture that offer a combination of style, functionality, and security. - **Easily Accessible Security Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design security products that prioritize accessibility and convenience for homeowners while still ensuring the safety of their belongings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new features and designs that incorporate advanced security measures into home furniture pieces. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative interior design concepts that seamlessly integrate high-security storage solutions into homes. - **Home Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge security solutions that offer both easy accessibility and advanced protection for homeowners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Tipping Cabinet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-greker.md) - [Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet-on-wheels.md) - [Cabinet-Concealed Modern Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obelisk-3.md) - [Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yujin-lee.md) - [Minimal Four-Legged Wooden Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exposure-cabinet.md) - [Cannabis-Friendly Modern Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-bar.md) - [Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet.md) - [Smart Lock Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robern-iq-digital-lock-box.md) - [Forest-Inspired Wooden Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet.md)