# Notched Wall Cabinets Tentacle by Jose Hurtado is Like a Moment in One's Life By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tentacle-by-jose-hurtado References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/tentacle-by-jose-hurtado/) & [josehurtado.eu](http://www.josehurtado.eu/gallery/61/) Tentacle by Jose Hurtado is more than a cabinet. The designer describes it as a “moment of your life” in which anything and everything is possible. Since it is a [customizable piece of furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumba), that sentiment holds more weight than it normally would. More than a simple shelf, Tentacle by Jose Hurtado boasts a [wooden box base](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet) that sports several notches. These notches allow the user to place the shelves in various positions depending on preference and need. Useful for just about any situation, this [wall mounted unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf) can be utilized in the bedroom, kitchen, living room, office and even the garage. Tentacle by Jose Hurtado has a natural finish that allows it to complement any existing decor. It can be easily painted to better fit in as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Furniture:** The trend of customizable furniture continues to grow, with consumers seeking unique and versatile designs that can adapt to their needs and preferences. There are opportunities for companies to innovate and offer more personalized options for furniture. - **Modular Shelving:** The trend of modular shelving offers flexibility and adaptability to consumers, who are increasingly looking for furniture that can be easily rearranged. Companies can explore new materials, shapes, and configurations to differentiate themselves in this market. - **Multi-purpose Units:** Multi-purpose, space-saving units like Tentacle by Jose Hurtado are becoming more popular as people seek to maximize the functionality of their living spaces. Companies can design innovative pieces that combine style and practicality, catering to consumers looking for smart and efficient solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Companies in the furniture manufacturing industry can leverage the trend of customizable furniture and modular shelving to offer more options for consumers and create a competitive advantage with innovative designs that meet changing needs. - **Home Decor Retail:** Home decor retailers can tap into the trend of multi-purpose units to offer functional and stylish pieces that appeal to small-space dwellers and consumers seeking versatile furniture for different rooms. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate modular shelving and multi-purpose units like Tentacle by Jose Hurtado into their projects to create tailored and adaptable solutions for their clients, while offering unique and creative designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sandbox-Like Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet1.md) - [Modular Configuration Shelving Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repisa-01.md) - [Modular Configured Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet.md) - [Dynamic Storage-Display Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-life.md) - [Floating Stacked Storage Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kgt-wall-unit.md) - [Modular Storage Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-storage-cabinet.md) - [Creature-Like Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-center-table.md) - [Sculptural Wall Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-wall-desk.md) - [Modern Modular Shelving Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelving-unit-01.md)