# Leftover Decor The Collective Restaurant Undergoes Major Reclaimed Redesign By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-collective-restaurant References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1579782/trash-talk-at-the-collective-scavenged-objects-go-high-style) & [icravedesign](http://www.icravedesign.com/) I say people put themselves on a budget more often, because you cannot imagine the amount of creativity that will ensue; case in point, The Collective restaurant. Previously known as One Little West 12th in the swank Meatpackaging District, the owner wanted a new look without breaking the bank. ICrave designed the [new space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors), but enlisted artists from Craigslist and [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) to execute the ideas. Relying heavily on junk yards, flee markets and their own ingenuity, get a taste of what they created in the gallery above. I'm sure it'll make you want to visit The Collective restaurant once it opens on St. Patrick's Day weekend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reclaimed Design:** The repurposing of old materials to create new designs is a trend that promotes sustainability and uniqueness. - **Crowdsourced Creativity:** Using Craigslist and Etsy to enlist artists allows businesses to tap into the creativity of the community while supporting small business. - **Budget-friendly Makeovers:** More businesses are turning to budget-conscious design solutions that still have a big impact on aesthetics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and resorts can benefit from reclaimed design and crowdsourced creativity to enhance their aesthetics and appeal to eco-conscious guests. - **Brick-and-mortar Retail:** Retail businesses that want to stay relevant while keeping costs in check can use budget-friendly makeovers and reclaimed design to attract customers and create a unique shopping experience. - **Event Planning:** Companies in the event planning industry can use crowdsourced creativity to offer personalized and eco-friendly decor options for clients, while also keeping costs low. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Restaurant Wall Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donna.md) - [Art-Decorated Converted Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-guide-1.md) - [Adaptive Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq.md) - [Youthful Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-next-agency.md) - [Studio-Transformed Artful Bistro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form-us-with-love-2.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junkyard-diving.md) - [Modular Dining Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/11-x-17.md) - [New York Diner Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-city-diner.md)