# Architectural Succulent Planters These 3D-Printed Plant Pots are Shaped Like Middle Eastern Villas By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/succulent-planters References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/141006/succulents-tinkercad-planters/) & [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1651325) While there are hundreds of designs for succulent planters on the market, none are quite as unique and detailed as these 3D-printed ones by designer Yuriy Sklyar. Sklyar was inspired by the forms of Middle Eastern villas and set out to create a series of novel planters with Tinkercad and the [MakerBot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-print) Replicator. The files for these [3D-printed succulent planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-planter) have been shared by Sklyar on both Tinkercad and Thingiverse. Since 3D printers give makers the ability to create highly detailed forms on a small scale, home decor pieces like [vases, lamps and decorative bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haibu) have the potential to adopt entirely new forms that are highly imaginative and sculptural, as well as still fully functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **3d-printed Succulent Planters:** The use of 3D printing technology to create unique and highly detailed planters that can adopt imaginative and sculptural forms. - **Novel Home Decor Pieces:** The disruptive innovation opportunity in creating functional yet highly imaginative and sculptural home decor pieces using 3D printing technology. - **Middle Eastern Villa-inspired Designs:** The trend in designing planters and other home decor pieces inspired by the forms of Middle Eastern villas, blending cultural elements into modern design. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The potential to disrupt the home decor industry by introducing novel, highly detailed, and imaginative home decor pieces created through 3D printing technology. - **3D Printing:** The opportunity for the 3D printing industry to expand into the production of novel, highly detailed, and aesthetically unique home decor pieces that still serve their practical functions. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** The potential for garden centers, landscaping services, and plant nurseries to incorporate 3D-printed succulent planters and other imaginative planters inspired by cultural elements into their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-and-drop.md) - [3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimcry-3dprinted-terracotta-cooler.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Luxurious Minimalist Planter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-planter-set.md) - [3D-Printed Intricate Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-furniture.md) - [3D-Printed Ceramic Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terramound.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md) - [Oversized Colorful Dynamic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfm.md)