# Suspended Rope Storage Shelves The 'Xanxan' Shelf Platform is Crafted Using a Series of Taut Ropes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-platform References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/07/05/when-the-shelf-and-tight-rope-collide/) & [smallgran](http://www.smallgran.com/) The 'Xanxan' shelf platform is designed with the ability to hold items in an unorthodox manner to create a somewhat playful storage solution that can be placed on any wall. Designed by Luis Herram, the 'Xanxan' shelf consists of pegs that are intended to be placed on a wall at a specific width apart to instantly enable users to tie ropes across them. This creates a somewhat passive storage solution that is a playful option when it comes to [storing items of several varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamo) as long as uneven stability isn't a cause for concern. The 'Xanxan' shelf platform is ideal for holding books, as a [rack for magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledge-shelf) or as a spot to store essentials without having to rely on traditional furniture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Unconventional Shelving Solutions:** The trend towards non-traditional shelf designs creates opportunities for companies to create innovative, playful and cost-effective storage solutions. - **Playful Interior Decor:** The trend towards decor that is both playful and functional provides opportunities for companies to create unique and unusual products that customers will love. - **DIY Home Decor:** The trend towards customizable, easy to install shelving creates opportunities for companies to offer DIY decor products that cater to the individual preferences of customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Innovative shelf designs can offer new opportunities for interior design companies to create unique and playful living spaces for their clients. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Shelving is a core component of many pieces of furniture, and manufacturers who embrace unconventional designs can target customers looking for functional decor pieces with a twist. - **Home Improvement Retail:** Retailers specializing in home improvement or interior design can capitalize on the DIY trend by offering customizable, easy-to-install shelving solutions for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Abstract Jigsaw-Like Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectator-shelf.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Customizable Style-Conscious Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ledoux-modular-shelf-system.md) - [Climbing Rope-Crafted Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entwined-objects.md) - [L-Shaped Stacked Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-shelf.md) - [Versatile Modern Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-shelf.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Adaptable Flat-Pack Shelving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-pack-shelving.md)