# Idiosyncratic Salvaged Furniture Strand Design Creates Pieces Full of Quirky Character By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strand-design References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/strand-design/) & [stranddesign.org](http://stranddesign.org/) [Strand Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper) strikes a stunning balance between minimalist, modern designs that are still full of quirky character. More than that, the studio's furniture is made using salvaged lumber, urban lumber, locally manufactured materials and re-purposed materials, making each piece a perfect fit with equally eco-conscious individuals. Based in the Randolph Street Market District of Chicago, Strand Design may create [simple pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-lehn), but the studio is so attentive to detail that each piece is rather deceptively basic. From the pairing of different materials to subtle sectioning of these materials, Strand Design's creations are definitely set apart from the crowd with ease. Through Strand Design's focus on unique objects and custom creations, they offer furniture that has a one-of-a-kind vibe that is particularly suitable for contemporary homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Salvaged Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to create unique, eco-conscious furniture pieces by repurposing salvaged or locally manufactured materials. - **Minimalist Designs:** Disruptive potential in the market for businesses that can create minimalist furniture pieces with a touch of quirky character. - **Custom Creations:** Growing demand for personalized furniture offers an opportunity for businesses to provide unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore creating eco-friendly furniture by incorporating salvaged or repurposed materials. - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms can incorporate minimalist designs with quirky character to offer unique and personalized spaces for clients. - **Sustainable Materials:** Opportunity for businesses in the sustainable materials industry to collaborate with furniture designers to provide eco-conscious and stylish options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesthetics-and-functionality.md) - [Unique Burl-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-heston-studio.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Explorative Material Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yucca-stuff.md) - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md) - [Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture2.md) - [Archival Furniture Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-pile.md) - [Timeless Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture-design.md)