# Shipping Container Cabinets The Shipping Container Storage Cabinets Add an Industrial Touch By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storage-cabinets References: [odditymall](http://odditymall.com/shipping-container-storage-cabinet) & [smithersofstamford](https://smithersofstamford.com/home/container-storage-cabinet.html) Bringing a miniature touch of industrial design into the home, these Shipping Container Storage Cabinets are designed to look and operate like the real thing. Although not a [repurposed shipping container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookout-above-litomyl), the attention to detail and operation of the doors would have one thinking otherwise. Outfitted with a series of levers that operate the locking mechanisms, the miniature cabinets are ideal for children's rooms and other places in the home in need of [small storage solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidrawer). Available for purchase from Smithers of Stamford, the Shipping Container Storage Cabinets offer a [quirky vintage aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet) without having to actually repurpose a real container. The interior space features two shelves for storing toys, documents or whatever else to keep it safely stored within. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Miniature Industrial Design:** The trend of incorporating miniature industrial design elements into home decor provides opportunities for creating unique and functional products that appeal to consumers. - **Quirky Vintage Aesthetic:** The trend of embracing quirky vintage aesthetics allows for the creation of visually appealing products that add a touch of nostalgia to modern interiors. - **Small Storage Solutions:** The trend of seeking small storage solutions for compact living spaces creates opportunities for designing innovative and space-efficient storage cabinets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can incorporate the trend of miniature industrial design and offer unique storage cabinets that are both functional and visually interesting. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of quirky vintage aesthetics to create products that add character and nostalgia to people's living spaces. - **Children's Products:** The children's products industry can seize the trend of small storage solutions and develop kid-friendly storage cabinets that are both practical and appealing to young users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Harbor-Inspired Storage Trolleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-051.md) - [Metallic Multifunctional Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kabine-101.md) - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Thoughtful Wheeling Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet-on-wheels.md) - [Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet.md) - [Shipping Container Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-sun.md) - [Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-shipping-container-homes.md) - [Shipping Container-Built Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-model.md) - [Shipping Container Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-hard-drive1.md)