# Clothing-Drying Storage Racks The Conceptual 'Sanute' Laundry Appliance is Multifunctional By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanute-laundry-appliance References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/12/07/this-clothing-rack-that-steams-hangs-your-clothes-for-you-is-a-must-have-for-every-millennial-apartment/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The conceptual 'Sanute' laundry appliance is a multifunctional solution for urbanites who require a better way to care for and store their clothing in smaller living spaces. The unit hides in plain sight and draws design inspiration from a conventional radiator, but can be opened up to reveal ample space for storing clothing between wears. The system will go to work [drying garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meaco-dd8l-pro-desiccant-dehumidifier) that are right out of the wash to dry them, disperse the fresh scent of clean laundry into a space and eliminate the need to further put away laundry once it has dried. The conceptual 'Sanute' laundry appliance works to greatly organize a living space to prevent clothing from lingering out in the open for extended periods. The clever solution is the design work of Kihyun Kim, Dahee Son, Yoomin Sun, Eungee Ko and Yoonhee Kim. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multifunctional Laundry Appliances:** Designing laundry appliances with additional features to meet the needs of urban dwellers and minimalists. - **Clothing Storage Solutions for Small Living Spaces:** Innovative ways of storing clothing for people who live in small apartments, dorms, and mobile homes. - **Smart Laundry Appliances:** Laundry appliances that integrate smart technology to make clothes care more efficient and convenient. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance Industry:** Opportunities for manufacturers to design and produce multifunctional and smart laundry appliances for modern living spaces. - **Furniture Industry:** Creating furniture that doubles as clothing storage options for people who live in small living spaces. - **Interior Design Industry:** Helping urban dwellers and minimalists optimize their living spaces by designing interiors that feature clever storage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ceiling-Mounted Laundry Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodliving.md) - [Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-care-appliance.md) - [Clip-Style Clothing Care Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steamur.md) - [Garment-Drying Laundry Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zera-lab-launbot.md) - [Space-Efficient Drying Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceefficient-drying.md) - [Sanitizing Organizational Clothing Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-cabinet1.md) - [Miniature Sanitized Cabinet Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yujin-lee.md) - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Compact Laundry-Hanging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangdrying-system.md)