# Vertical Multi-Level Planters The 'Story Planter' Takes Up Minimal Area in a Space By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/story-planter References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/story-planter-a-vertical-planter-designed-by-afteroom-for-design-within-reach/) & [afteroom](https://afteroom.com/) The 'Story Planter' is a [minimalist solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot) for a living space that will offer inhabitants with a way to keep all of their favorite greenery indoors without the need for multiple separate containers throughout. The [vertical indoor planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-tower) features an array of [individual planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-planter) that are all connected to a central column that allows them to ascend upwards in a space-saving manner. The unit is crafted with an all-metal construction along with a heavy-duty base that will work to keep it in place at all times without having to worry about stability. The 'Story Planter' is the design work of Afteroom for Design Within Reach and even features drainage holes in each of the planters to enhance plant support. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vertical Indoor Planters:** The 'Story Planter' showcases the potential for vertical indoor planters to offer a space-saving solution for indoor greenery. - **Minimalist Planters:** The 'Story Planter' demonstrates the potential for minimalistic designs in planters, that take up minimal area while still functional. - **Connected Planters:** The 'Story Planter' highlights the potential for planters connected to a central column for both functionality and aesthetic purposes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can embrace the trend of vertical indoor planters to provide a space-saving solution for modern, sustainably conscious customers. - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can implement minimalist planters like the 'Story Planter', to add to their décor lines and offer customers an aesthetically pleasing solution with functionality in mind. - **Urban Gardening:** Urban gardening companies can provide alternative smart gardening solutions that incorporate the aesthetic design and the flexibility of the 'Story Planter'. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Trellis-Equipped Indoor Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blume-planter.md) - [Building Block Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-planterior.md) - [Portable Minimal Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-planter.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Space-Saving Hydroponic Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-hydroponic-garden-tower.md) - [Stylish Indoor Hydroponic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folia-origin.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md) - [Furniture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-garden-system.md) - [Minimalist Indoor Gardening Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balconyfarm-pot.md)