# Umbrella Gardens Dry Off Your Rain Gear With Simon Enever's Ella Stand By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-06-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simon-enever-ella-stand References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/06/02/a-garden-for-my-umbrella/) & [eneverdesign](http://www.eneverdesign.com/WORK_ella_1.html) Ella by Simon Enever is a chic [umbrella stand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceefficient-drying). Mimicking the look of a garden, Ella is made from acrylic with a patch of [real grass at the bottom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemisphere). The water from the wet umbrellas drip down to water the grass, keeping it fresh and green. Ella is perfect for people who live in [rainy cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days) so the grass doesn't dry out. **Implications** - During times of economic uncertainty, manufactures of consumer goods feel the pressure to produce more useful and efficient products. By being able to introduce consumers to products that do double-duty and perform various tasks, it makes products seem more necessary for penny-pinching purchasers, increasing the likelihood that your product becomes a need as oppose to just a want in the eyes of the society. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Multi-functional Products:** Opportunity to create products that serve multiple purposes and provide added value to consumers. - **Eco-friendly Solutions:** Potential for developing environmentally sustainable products that utilize natural resources. - **Innovative Home Decor:** Possibility of designing unique and aesthetically pleasing home decor items that integrate functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for companies to offer innovative and practical home decor solutions. - **Consumer Goods:** Potential for manufacturers to create versatile and eco-friendly products for everyday use. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** Scope for businesses to explore creative approaches in incorporating plants into functional products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umbrella-1.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Branch-Like Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghsan.md) - [Minimal Gridded Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grid.md) - [Umbrella Standpoint Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standpoint.md) - [Disappearing Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coilo.md) - [Wall Art Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-case.md) - [Transforming Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-1.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md)