# Divine Shoe-Drying Shelves The Spare Shoe Rack Subtly Integrates an Electric Airflow Function By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spare-shoe-rack References: [stefanieschissler.de](http://www.stefanieschissler.de/) If it weren't for the power cord escaping from the rear of the Spare Shoe Rack, would you have guessed that this piece of furniture had hi-tech capabilities? It was the intention of Stefanie Schissler to come up with a subtle and beautiful solution to a supremely practical storage system -- one that would have the ability to tidy the front foyer while [drying your wet boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaceefficient-drying). Assembled from layers of milled wooden panels, the short shelf offers [open cubbies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-shelf) in which one can stuff scarves, hats and all sorts of outerwear items. For footwear, the user can arrange colorful trays throughout the windows to rest his pairs upon them. A remote control enables you to activate [air flow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rectangular-bladeless-fans) in the Spare Shoe Rack, affording you the option of hot or cold and limiting it to certain sections. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hi-tech Furniture:** Opportunity to integrate technology into furniture design for added functionality. - **Practical Storage Solutions:** Demand for storage systems that are both functional and visually appealing. - **Smart Home Accessories:** Growing market for home accessories that offer convenience and automation. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Design:** Innovative designs that incorporate technology can disrupt the traditional furniture market. - **Home Organization:** Companies offering practical and stylish storage solutions have the potential for disruption in the home organization industry. - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity for companies specializing in smart home accessories to provide innovative solutions for homeowners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entryway Deodorizing Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comodo.md) - [Sanitizing Shoe Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootsense.md) - [Minimal Shoe Rack Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-shoe-rack.md) - [Envelope-Style Shoe Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-storage-rack.md) - [Hygienic Shoe Care Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-styler-shoecare-and-shoecase.md) - [Stylish Multi-Use Entryway Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entryway-shoe-rack.md) - [Air-Circulating Laundry Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothes-drying-rack-concept.md) - [Convenience-Focused Rotating Shoe Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-shoe-rack.md) - [Two-in-One Shoe Cleaner Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-dryer-and-deodorizer.md)