# Awkward Illuminating Ledges Shelf by Raz Krulfeld is Marvelously Multifarious and Asymmetrical By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-by-raz-krulfeld References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/furniture/shelf/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.143671435810287.1073741831.140780932766004&type=1) This Shelf by Raz Krulfeld is far more complex than what it's simple name suggests. This is a multifunctional domestic accessory that would prove particularly useful if hung over a kitchen island. There are two sides to the [wire-suspended storage system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf), both featuring 90-degree ledges that are angled upwards to ensure that their contents remain secure. One side is shorter and higher than the other, well-suited to be a spice rack or a spot for small canisters. The opposite side makes a great [cookbook shelf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-bookstand), integrating a sunken wooden slip for the insertion of culinary and homemaker magazines. For added utility, the Shelf by Raz Krulfeld features a [knife holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection), a row stainless steel hooks for and a light for illuminating the countertop below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Domestic Accessories:** Designing household items that serve a multitude of purposes, such as a shelf with a knife holder and light, can create new markets and impact convenience and organization. - **Asymmetrical Storage Systems:** Creating storage systems with distinct levels that can serve a variety of purposes, such as angles perfect for spices or space for recipes, can define new product categories and increase home efficiency. - **Innovative Kitchen Islands:** Developing interactive and versatile kitchen island structures can enhance home design and increase the functionality and appeal of this vital room intimately connected to health and wellness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Goods:** Designing multifunctional household objects, such as shelves with added features, presents new opportunities for the home goods industry to appeal to modern needs and tastes. - **Kitchen Design:** Innovative kitchen island design can revolutionize cooking, eating, and home entertainment spaces, presenting new possibilities for the kitchen design industry. - **Smart Lighting:** Integrating lighting features within home furniture, such as a shelf with built-in illumination, presents opportunities for the smart lighting industry to enhance the functionality of the home and the ease of daily life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Customizable Style-Conscious Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledoux-modular-shelf-system.md) - [Removable Plate Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gere-multifunctional-crockery-shelf.md) - [Book-Storing Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookgroove-bookrack.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Minimalist Bookish Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-bookshelf.md) - [Handle-Equipped Planter Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-plant-shelf.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Bookshelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheft.md)